If you’re looking to change up your veggie routine, these Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup are sure to please the palate and prevent veggie boredom!

Brussels sprouts are probably the ONLY vegetable that I could say I don’t like…until now! Thanks to my 5-year-old, I have not only expanded my kids’ veggie selection but also my own!

A few weeks ago I took all three of my kids to the produce store and let them pick out either a fruit or vegetables of their choosing. And to my surprise, my oldest picked Brussels sprouts!?

I try really hard not to influence my children’s preferences with my own opinions. But I have to say this was a hard one!

I also really don’t like throwing out food and I was NOT convinced that Brussels sprouts would be a hit in my house.

Thankfully, we brought them home and I researched a few different ways to cook them. I discovered that a lot of people sweeten them with honey or maple syrup.

So I thought I would try roasting them since I already know my kids love the texture of roasted vegetables. I also thought adding a sweetener like maple syrup would be a great way to counteract the bitter flavor of Brussels sprouts.

My mom is the only one I know who likes Brussels sprouts and will typically just steam them. For me, this cooking technique always left too much of the strong bitter taste found in Brussels sprouts which I couldn’t get past.

But roasting them and adding maple syrup gives them an entirely new taste!

I’m so glad I had an open mind when my son picked out a “unique” vegetable to try!

This once again proves you should experiment with different cooking techniques before giving up on a certain type of food.

You never know when you may find out you enjoy one cooking technique over another.

Dietitian’s Dish

A 1/2 cup of Brussels sprouts contains only 28 calories, is packed with nutrients like 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein and antioxidants!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Side Dish

Servings

Equipment

rimmed baking pan

Ingredients

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, cut into halves
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon maple syrup
salt and black pepper to taste
olive oil (to coat pan)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a rimmed baking pan with olive oil (I use the Misto sprayer).
Place Brussels sprouts in a single layer on the pan.
Sprinkle seasonings over Brussels sprouts.
Cook for 20-25 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are darkened.
Place Brussels sprouts and maple syrup in a bowl, stir gently.