With a mix of fragrant roasted garlic, salty miso, and sweet maple syrup- these brussel sprouts are crispy AND flavorful. If you are looking for a way to spruce up your veggies and create a crowd-pleasing dish in 30 minutes or less, then you are going to love these Vegan Roasted Miso Garlic Brussel Sprouts!
A Flavorful Roasted Brussel Sprout Recipe
Growing up, I thought brussel sprouts were pretty darn gross. I’m going to guess it has to do with the fact that everyone thought the only way to eat them was to boil or steam them. Unfortunately, I ate a lot of very sad, mushy, and ultimately flavorless brussel sprouts.
I still remember the first time I reluctantly tried fried brussel sprouts at a restaurant. I honestly only dared to try them because they were covered in parmesan cheese. OH MY GAWD. My life was forever changed. Goodbye boring & boiled green mush, hello fried & fabulous crispy brussels!
What is Miso Paste?
While I loved those greasy fried cheesy brussel sprouts, I knew I wanted to create a healthier, yet still delicious, vegan recipe. Enter in: Miso Paste!
When it comes to miso paste, I’ve most often heard it labeled as “umami” or the 5th taste (after salt, sweet, sour, bitter).
What Does Miso paste taste like?
It has a really unique flavor that is honestly very hard to describe. I tend to describe it as salty, slightly nutty, and even a little sweet.
How is Miso Paste Made?
Miso is essentially made by combining soybeans, a grain such as rice/barley, and salt with water. Then you allow everything to ferment over a long period of time. I used white miso in this recipe, which has the shortest fermentation time and is milder. The darker the miso, the bolder and more astringent the taste.
Creative Ways to Cook with Miso Paste
If you eat a standard American diet you likely haven’t had miso in many dishes other than miso soup. Neither had I until I watched Salt Fat Acid Heat on Netflix and knew I had to experiment more with miso.
One thing I learned quickly when cooking with miso is it burns REALLY easily! I tried to make this recipe by adding the miso glaze to the brussel sprouts before baking. Let’s just say, the results weren’t too pretty.
The Trick to Cooking Brussel Sprouts with Miso Paste:
I learned the trick is actually to whisk thick miso paste with other liquid oils and syrups to make a glaze. My miso glaze for this recipe is relatively simple and includes white miso paste, avocado oil, and maple syrup.
Adding this glaze to the roasted brussel sprouts and garlic immediately AFTER baking gave an awesome flavor without any burnt miso. For baking, I used my favorite Nordic Ware Aluminum Baker’s Quarter Sheet.
I’ve also started to add 1 Tbsp (give or take) to my favorite soup recipes to give them a more complex flavor. While I’m relatively new to cooking with miso, I have fallen in love with the savory and salty taste it gives to all my dishes.
These Vegan Miso Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts really are the perfect side dish. This recipe is easy, can be made in 30 minutes, and requires only 8 ingredients. I also love to top these roasted brussel sprouts with plenty of sesame seeds for a crunchy topping. Enjoy!
-TSG
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Perfectly crispy and delicious brussel sprouts and garlic topped with a miso glaze!
Ingredients
Brussel Ingredients
- 4 cups quartered brussel sprouts
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 Tbsp avocado oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray (for the pan- can also use additional avocado oil)
Miso sauce
- 1 Tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp avocado oil
Toppings
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Then, cut the brussel sprouts into quarters and mince your garlic.
- Spray a large baking tray with cooking spray or oil to coat. Next, add your brussel sprouts and minced garlic to the pan and toss with the avocado oil, salt, & pepper. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until the brussel sprouts are browned and beginning to crisp.
- Remove the brussel sprouts from the oven and stir. Preheat the oven to 475 and add the brussel sprouts bake to the oven. Cook an additional 5-8 minutes. Watch closely to make sure they do not burn.
- Remove the brussel sprouts from the oven and make your miso glaze. Whisk the miso paste, maple syrup, and avocado oil in a small bowl until a thick sauce is formed. Set aside.
- Immediately drizzle the miso sauce on top while the brussel sprouts are still hot. Use a spoon to evenly mix the thick sauce over the brussels until evenly coated.
- Top with sesame seeds and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- This makes enough servings for 4 people to enjoy as a side. Recipe can easily be doubled, just make sure to use an extra pan to bake the brussel sprouts as you don’t will get uneven cooking if the pan is overcrowded.
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