Smashed Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Feta
Maple balsamic Brussels sprouts with a crispy feta coating; an elegant pairing for any fall, winter or holiday meal. This is the recipe that everyone will love, even Brussels sprout haters!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 2.5 tablespoon olive oil divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon balsamic glaze *
- 1 cup feta cheese
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Steam Brussels sprouts for 8-10 minutes, until soft enough to pierce with a fork. Once cooked, immediately place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- While Brussels sprouts are steaming, coat the bottom of a 6x9” oven safe baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle with a layer of crumbled feta cheese.
- Add Brussels sprouts to a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper and maple syrup.
- Arrange Brussels sprouts in a single layer on top of the feta, and gently press down using the bottom of a cup or mason jar to “smash” the sprouts. Brush with additional olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, smashing the Brussels, once again halfway through baking (this helps the feta stick to the sprouts and creates crispier Brussels sprouts).
- Once baked, drizzle with balsamic glaze and enjoy!
Notes
*balsamic vinegar will also work in place of the balsamic glaze though the taste will be less sweet and more acidic/tangy!
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 2mg
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