Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts On The Stalk Food

MAPLE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS ON THE STALK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (use convection setting if your oven has it)
• Rinse and dry Brussels sprouts stalk and place on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Combine the avocado oil, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pot over medium-low heat. Cook until heated through, whisking constantly, about 2-3 minutes.
• Pour or spoon the mixture evenly over the Brussels sprouts stalk, turning the stalk as you pour to coat each side.
• Season the stalk generously with Kosher salt and pepper.
• Roast for about 30 minutes, turning the stalk on the baking sheet every 10 minutes.
• Brussels sprouts should be a dark golden brown when finished and knife tender.
• Remove from the oven, slice each Brussels sprout off the stalk with a sharp knife to serve.

SWEET MAPLE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Over high heat and in a very large skillet, heat canola oil until shimmering. Add sprouts to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook sprouts over high heat without stirring until they are nicely browned, around 2 minutes. Add butter and brown sugar and continue cooking over moderately high heat, occasionally stirring, until the sugar has melted. Add maple syrup and cook, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are JUST crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Do not overcook sprouts - if they begin to emit an unpleasant sulfur smell they have cooked too far. Stir in vinegar. Add chestnuts or walnuts and walnut or grape-seed oil and cook until hot.
• Transfer the brussels sprouts and nuts to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Boil the cooking liquid over high heat until it slightly thickens, about 3 minutes. Pour pan sauce over the brussels sprouts and serve.

MAPLE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place Brussels sprouts in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon; season with salt and black pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and Brussels sprouts are caramelized, 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.

MAPLE-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• To prepare the brussels sprouts, remove any yellow or brown outer leaves, cut off the stems and cut in half.
• In a large bowl, toss the brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt and pepper together. Once all of the brussels sprouts are coated in oil, spread them into a 9-by-13-inch (or larger) baking dish or sheet tray to roast. Note: You may want to line your sheet tray with foil for easy cleanup because the caramelizing process leaves a sticky residue.
• After 15 minutes, stir the brussels sprouts with a spatula or large spoon to even out the browning. After 30 minutes, stir in the maple syrup. (Steps 1 through 4 can be done a day in advance; store covered in the refrigerator. Continue with Steps 5 and 6 right before serving.)
• Continue to roast the brussels sprouts for about 15 more minutes, or until they are fork tender (about 45 minutes total roasting time).
• Toss the roasted brussels sprouts with the hazelnuts and devour!

MAPLE-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts, and remove any bruised outer leaves. Cut in half lengthwise.
• Place on a baking sheet, and mix well with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
• Spread out into a single layer, and roast for 30 to 35 min., stirring once or twice, until soft and caramelized.