Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Honey and Harissa

Roasted Brussel sprouts with Honey and Harissa are a great quick and easy side dish.

Brussels sprouts have definitely come a long way from when I was first introduced to them. Back in the day, they were mostly served boiled…and boiled for much too long. They lacked a little something back then. Personally, my favorite way to cook them is roasted as I love the flavor that roasting them brings. Toss halved Brussel sprouts in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast them at around 425F on a sheet pan. They are wonderful with bacon. Parmesan, as you can imagine, is another worthy addition. I also enjoy them with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.

The inspiration for this recipe for Roasted Brussel sprouts with Honey and Harissa came from one I saw on the New York Times website. My version is a simplified one. Simply toss-up the brussels sprouts in a mixture of harissa paste, honey, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast them in the oven until tender and then crank the broiler or so for a minute to get them nice and browned and crispy. Squeeze over some fresh lemon juice and these are a great and simple little side dish. The lemon is necessary to cut the sweetness and balance out the flavor for these.

What is Harissa Paste:

Harissa Paste if you haven’t tried it, is a great little spice paste to have on hand. The paste is a North African spice paste made from a variety of ingredients such as roasted red peppers, garlic, and caraway. You can make your own at home or just buy the commercially prepared one at the grocery store. It adds nice flavor and spice kick to many different dishes.

If you like this recipe why not try: Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Harissa and Honey

Brussel sprouts are tossed up with honey, harissa, salt, pepper and olive oil and roasted until browned and toasty. Serve up squeezed with some fresh lemon juice to balance out the flavours and this makes a great quick and easy side dish.

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Course Side Dish

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts
• 1 1/2 tbsp harissa paste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2-1 tsp salt
• 3 grinds pepper
• 2 sliced lemons

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 425F. Prep your brussels sprouts by cutting off the end and chopping in half.
• In a bowl mix together the harissa paste, honey and olive oil. Toss your brussels sprouts in the mixture and season with some salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour on to a baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes until browned and tender when pierced with a knife.
• Put under the broiler for the last minute if you like to get them crispy and browned. 
•  Serve with fresh lemon juice squeezed over top to taste.

Keyword brussel sprouts, roasted vegetables, side dish, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian