Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts balance tender, bright-green sprouts with the sweetness of sautéed onion and the warmth of garlic. A velvety balsamic-butter finish adds tangy richness that complements roasted meats or a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve as a versatile side when you want bold flavor with a touch of elegance.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, then immediately submerge them in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking. Drain again.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and the garlic in the hot oil until the onion is just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts; cook and stir until the sprouts are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir the balsamic vinegar, butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into the Brussels sprouts mixture; toss to coat.
- Calories 177.13 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.61 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 20.17 g 7%
- Total Fat 8.92 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.38 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 27.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.68 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 74.94 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 457.78 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 36.09 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 103.0 mg Good Source 114%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, and Butter. Each serving provides about 177.13 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, Butter, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts?
- About 25 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 177.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts healthy?
- Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 177.13 calories and 4.61 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.38 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, 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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