My Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts are coated with a salty sweet glaze and roasted in the oven until caramelized and tender. They’re the perfect addition to your holiday table!
Brussels sprouts are definitely a polarizing food- people either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Personally, they weren’t my favorite vegetable growing up. This is probably because my mom never cooked them at home. My only experience was at restaurants where they were usually boiled to death and served with absolutely no seasoning. But, in recent years, the humble Brussels sprout has definitely had a huge growth in popularity. You can find them on any restaurant menu from casual to gourmet. Shaved, deep-fried, roasted, braised and of course everyone’s favorite- cooked with bacon. There’s something about the salty, smoky flavor of bacon that pairs really well with the slight bitterness of the sprouts.
Brussels Sprouts are Nutritional Superstars
Whether you’re a fan of Brussels sprouts or not, you can’t argue with the fact that these little morsels are nutritional superstars. They are packed with fiber and a wide variety of vitamins like Vitamin A and several B vitamins. Plus, Brussels sprouts are an especially rich source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K. One cup provides 125% and 195% of your daily recommended amounts respectively. In addition, they contain several important minerals like potassium, manganese, iron and calcium. Brussels sprouts, like other cruciferous vegetables, are also packed with several powerful antioxidants. They have disease-fighting properties including protection from certain types of cancer.
Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I wanted to do something different with Brussels sprouts and pair them with a new ingredient. Something that would provide a savory, salty bite similar to bacon but without the fat. What I found was that miso paste worked perfectly. Miso paste is a Japanese fermented soybean paste. You can find it at Asian markets or specialty grocery stores like Whole Foods. It comes in several different varieties including white, yellow and red. I use it to add a ton of flavor to my dishes.
How to make Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts
My Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table. First, I toss the sprouts with a salty, sweet dressing made with miso paste, maple syrup, vinegar and soy sauce. You can add Sriracha if you like some heat. Then I roast them in the oven until caramelized and tender. And finally, I drizzle some extra sauce on the warm sprouts when they come out of the oven. This amplifies their flavor. It’s an umami bomb!
Looking for some more Thanksgiving recipe ideas? Try these dishes:
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Deviled Eggs
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts
My Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts are coated with a salty sweet glaze and roasted in the oven until caramelized and tender.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons white (shiro) miso paste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Cut them in half lengthwise.
- Mix the oil, miso paste, maple syrup, vinegar, tamari and Sriracha together in a large bowl. Remove about 1 tablespoon of the sauce and save it to toss with the Brussels sprouts later. Add the Brussels sprouts to the bowl and toss to coat them with the sauce. Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a baking sheet sprayed with olive oil cooking spray and spread them out in a single layer.
- Roast Brussels sprouts in the oven until caramelized and tender, 20-25 minutes. Stir them once or twice during cooking. Remove the tray from the oven and drizzle the reserved sauce on top. Toss to combine. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.6g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 5.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Sodium: 485mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 6.4g
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These look great! I bet the miso glaze really takes them over the top! I don't eat a lot of brussels sprouts because I need to watch my vitamin K intake, but when I do I want them to be really good since I can't have too many. This looks like the perfect recipe for me. Thanks so much!
Thanks, Katie! I think the glaze adds just the right combination of salty and sweet. I hope you try them!
I could eat brussels sprouts all day long. Love the miso on these!
Thanks for stopping by, Katrina!
Seems we had the same experience with brussels sprouts when we were kids:) I have come to love them recently and have been looking for new recipes to try – this one looks delicious!
I think many of us had a similar experience growing up, haha! Glad to hear that you're a fan now like me 🙂
This is exactly how I like to do my brussel sprouts! I never retain any of the sauce to sauce with afterwards though, so I'm going to remember that tip for sure!
That's great! The first time I made them, I didn't add the extra sauce at the end and I felt like they needed a little extra punch of flavor. Tossing the warm sprouts with the reserved sauce at the end takes them over the top!
Now those are some sexy brussels sprouts! Love the addition of miso. I was cooking a lot with miso earlier in the year and for some reason took a hiatus. I think this will be the recipe to bring me back!
Thanks Kara! I'm so glad I could reunite you with your longtime friend Brussels 🙂
Brussel sprouts with miso looks like a wonderful idea! I usually don't use any sauce for brussel sprouts and they look terribly boring. Let's give a try to your recipe!
Thanks Del! I hear you loud and clear, I'm really not into them where they're plain.
This dish sounds fantastic! I've never thought to combine miso and brussels sprouts before – but I absolutely love both flavors. Great idea!
Thanks so much Jamie!
I love the way you cooked the brussels sprouts, they look delicious! That's the first time I'm visiting your blog, but there are so many recipes I like!
Thanks so much Mira! I love your blog too, I'm so glad we crossed each others paths 🙂
These are totally on my to-make list, Sonali. They look incredible!
Thanks for stopping by Ann! I hope you guys are all doing well <3
I never liked brussels sprouts as a kid either, and then I finally tried them as an adult, and now I'm positively hooked! I love how caramelized these guys look! SO good!
Thanks Nicole! It seems like this is such a common thing with Brussels sprouts!
Mm this sounds delicious! I have a bag of brussels in my fridge right now, and you called it, the bacon is right next to it. Next time I will have to grab some miso!
Haha, I gotta admit, bacon is pretty tasty too! Thanks for stopping by Karen!
What a gorgeous dish! Brussels sprouts are a favorite of mine and if they're roasted there's no way I can turn them down…these look even more amazing with the addition of miso – yum!
Thanks so much Faith!
I'm in the 'love' camp when it comes to Brussels sprouts, but have never tried them with miso. What a great idea!
Thanks for stopping by Marissa 🙂
So excited to find some delicious looking Brussel Sprouts-this one looks like a winner!
Thanks Rachel, I really appreciate your comment!
Great minds think alike!! 🙂 love the white miso paste!!!
Thanks Alice! I really love your Brussels sprouts too!
Sonali these look wonderful!! I am one of those brussel sprouts lovers. Plus the fact these have Sriracha in them?! Definitely a bonus.
Yay, thanks for stopping by Serene! You definitely can't go wrong with a little Sriracha 😉
always love a different recipe for brussels sprouts! yours looks awesome! 🙂
Thanks so much! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
yummmmmmm! I'll come and dine with you anytime as long as you bring the brussels sprouts! fair?
Sounds like a deal! Thanks Kristina!
I am a total brussels sprout lover! My favorite way to eat them though is previously cooked and then put in the fridge and eaten cold the next day!
I'm making these again for tomorrow's festivities. If there are any leftovers, I'll try them cold on Friday 🙂
Okay now this is how you eat brussel sprouts. I LOVE the flavor of miso and I've never thought to marinate brussels with it! I am definitley pinning these 🙂
Awesome, thanks Selena! Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh my, these look fabulous. Brussels sprouts are probably my favourite veggie so I am always on the look-out for the next best recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Being the Brussels sprouts lover that your are, I really hope you enjoy this recipe!
I love brussels sprouts and these look absolutely delicious. Love the addition of miso!!
Thanks so much! The miso adds a really great flavor!
Just found this recipe this morning – I am a huge Brussels sprouts fan and this recipe looks amazing – thanks!
Sonali,
Michelle is complete vegetarian so I am always looking for a new recipe. How would this be with a Brussel sprout stalk which I bake in oven. How sweet is this? Last time I used a sauce with cranberries baked with the stalk but she thought it ended up too sweet, so this came at the right time.
Hi Aunt Jacque! It’s so great to hear from you. It’s definitely not too sweet- it has a nice balance of being salty and a little bit sweet. I’m making it for Thanksgiving, I hope you guys love it if you try it out!
I haven’t made anything with Brussels sprouts in a while but clearly that needs to change! <3!
I love miso flavor so much! However, I can only make miso soup…It is my first time to know that we can use miso paste to make delicious brussels! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to try out!
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