A friend of mine recently posted on Facebook about making Maple Syrup & Balsamic Vinegar Roasted Brussel Sprouts for dinner. Being
someone who really enjoys brussel sprouts, especially when roasted, I thought I’ll give it a try. I didn’t check with her about a recipe but experimented
with my own ingredients and amounts.
For instance, I’ve come to enjoy coconut syrup. It’s almost as yummy as Maple syrup but has fewer calories and a muted sweetness. So, I thought I’d give that a try in this recipe.
When it came to Balsamic Vinegar, I have a variety of types and flavors on hand. One I enjoy in particular, I’d picked up at a winery in Tuscany but it’s sweet and borders on being an digestif (they do use the sweetest vinegars as such!), so that wouldn’t do. I needed one that would balance the sweetness syrup. So, I chose a Mission Fig Balsamic Vinegar. I like the idea of the flavor combinations.
I decided to finish off the brussel sprouts with a sprinkle
of freshly grated cheese, in this case, Parmigiano Reggiano, which is what I
had on hand.
What you’ll need:
2 tsp. coconut syrup
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
extra virgin olive oil, to coat the brussel sprouts
freshly grated cheese
10 brussel sprouts
What to do:
1. Preheat oven to 325F.
4. Mix coconut syrup and balsamic vinegar together.
5. Add syrup and vinegar mixture to bruseel sprouts
and toss again.
5 6.
Coat a sheet pan with parchment paper and then
spread brussel sprouts on it, cut sides down.
7.
Sprinkle with freshly grated cheese.
8. Roast for 20 minutes.
Enjoy as a side with ... anything!
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I haven't come across coconut syrup but am intrigued.
ReplyDeleteCoconut certainly gets around!
ReplyDeleteThis sound perfect for the Brussel sprouts lovers out there