Description
Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts offer a deliciously spicy and sweet twist on a classic vegetable side dish. Roasted to crispy perfection and coated in a flavorful blend of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, this Asian-inspired vegan recipe makes a perfect, healthy accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Brussels Sprouts
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
Seasoning & Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare Brussels sprouts: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the halved Brussels sprouts in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the Brussels sprouts: Arrange the Brussels sprouts on the prepared baking sheet cut side down in a single layer. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are browned and crispy on the edges.
- Make the sauce: While roasting, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl, stirring well to blend all flavors.
- Toss with sauce and finish roasting: Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a bowl and toss them thoroughly with the prepared sauce until fully coated. Return them to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, roast the Brussels sprouts on a preheated pan instead of a baking sheet.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, noodles, or grilled proteins for a complete meal.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
