Umami-Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts
Umami-Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts deliver crispy-edged bites with a nutty sesame aroma and a salty-sweet punch from soy and fish sauce. The contrast of caramelized roast and glossy, savory finish makes them stand out as a vibrant side for weeknight dinners or a festive addition to holiday spreads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Umami-Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix to coat. Arrange them on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the Brussels sprouts are browned, shaking the pan every 7 minutes, for about 30 minutes total. Remove from the oven.
- 4
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with soy sauce and fish sauce.
- Calories 88.06 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 5.12 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 9.24 g 3%
- Total Fat 4.79 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.71 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 551.46 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 4.31 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 431.95 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 35.15 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 96.4 mg Good Source 107%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Umami Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brussels Sprout, Fish Sauce, Olive Oil, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 88.06 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Umami-Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts made of?
- The main ingredients are Brussels Sprout, Fish Sauce, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Sesame Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Umami-Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 88.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Umami-Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Umami-Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts healthy?
- Umami-Glazed Asian Brussels Sprouts has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 88.06 calories and 5.12 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 551.46 mg (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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