Description
A sweet, spicy, and savory side dish featuring crispy Brussels sprouts tossed in a maple glaze and topped with a crunchy pecan dust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pecans for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add butter, maple syrup, cayenne, and smoked paprika, stirring until combined and slightly thickened.
- Toss roasted Brussels sprouts with the maple pecan mixture until evenly coated. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.