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    Roasted Sesame Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts

    Published: Feb 13, 2016 · Modified: Aug 23, 2020 by Alyssa · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This recipe for roasted sesame teriyaki Brussels sprouts turns a sometimes 'whatever' side dish into something your peeps will request! A flavorful, five-ingredient glaze coats these Brussels sprouts, which are roasted until crisp and browned. Top with plenty of sesame seeds.

    A small shallow dish filled with roasted brussels sprouts topped with sesame seeds in front of a dish towel

    Maybe this sounds familiar. You're out at a restaurant when a waiter/waitress walks by with a tray and *sniff sniff* - I need whatever is causing that aroma in my life immediately. Then comes the task of trying to discreetly eye up the table (without being a creep) to Nancy Drew it and figure out what dish it is on the menu.

    This happened not one, but twice with the same smell at one of our favorite local restaurants before we figured out it was Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts! Cue the horror. Yes they smelled heavenly, but I was in the company of someone who didn't think they liked Brussels sprouts. Obviously feeling wild and crazy, we took a gamble, ordered them, and proceeded to scarf them down like they were going out of style.

    We loved them so much, these roasted sesame teriyaki Brussels sprouts, inspired by the game-changing restaurant version, are quickly becoming our favorite side dish, no matter the cuisine.

    An overhead shot of the recipe ingredients in separate bowls on a marble board

    Recipe ingredients

    These Brussels, like those Brussels, feature an excellent Asian-inspired glaze that uses pantry staples.

    Now I don't know exactly the ingredients in the restaurant version, but this homemade one consists of teriyaki and soy sauces, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha. If you don't have teriyaki sauce you can just use all soy sauce instead. If you're out of honey you can use maple syrup. And no sriracha? Chili garlic sauce (or even crushed red pepper flakes) would be a fine substitute.

    This recipe really has a lot of wiggle room so you can make it your own.

    Halved brussels sprouts tossed in honey and other ingredients in a large plastic mixing bowl with a spatula

    Easy steps

    First set your oven to 400°F to allow it time to preheat. Then prep your Brussels sprouts. Remove any yellowing outer leaves, give them a good rinse, and then slice them in half.

    You'll want all of the Brussels sprouts to be around a similar size so they roast in the same time in the oven, so if your bunch includes any massive ones, you may need to quarter them instead.

    Add the sliced Brussels sprouts to a mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Give everything a stir to coat everything evenly, then pour out the glazed Brussels sprouts onto your baking sheet.

    Arrange the teriyaki Brussels sprouts in a single layer as spaced out as you can, then roast for around a half hour, stopping halfway through to give them a flip so all sides can get nice and deeply golden-brown. Once they're roasted to your liking, serve warm with toasted sesame seeds.

    A fork spearing a Brussels sprouts half from the tray showing the deeply roasted surface

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    An overhead picture of the roasted and glazed brussels sprouts in a small round ceramic bowl

    Recipe notes

    • If you don't have teriyaki sauce, all soy sauce can be used instead.
    • You want each Brussels sprout piece to be around the same size so they roast evenly. Super small Brussels sprouts can be left whole, most will be sliced in half, with some huge outliers needing to be quartered.
    A small shallow dish filled with roasted brussels sprouts topped with sesame seeds in front of a dish towel

    Roasted Sesame Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts

    This recipe for roasted sesame teriyaki Brussels sprouts turns a sometimes ‘whatever’ side dish into something your peeps will request! A flavorful, five-ingredient glaze coats these Brussels sprouts, which are roasted until crisp and browned. Top with plenty of sesame seeds.
    4.50 from 8 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 side dish servings
    Calories: 80kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb brussels sprouts
    • 2 tablespoon teriyaki sauce (reduced-sodium)
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (reduced-sodium)
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon sriracha, more to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove any outside yellowish leaves from the Brussels sprouts and cut off the bottom stem. Cut Brussels sprouts in half and place in a bowl.
    • Add teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha to bowl and toss to coat the Brussels sprouts completely.
    • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place Brussels sprouts on the sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 15 minutes, and then remove sheet from oven and flip Brussels sprouts over. Bake for an additional 12-15 minutes or so, or until the tops have now browned and become slightly crisp.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.7g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 7.2g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Roasted Brussels sprouts sprinkled with sesame seeds on a rectangular ceramic serving tray

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    1. April says

      July 20, 2018 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite side dishes! I love them with balsamic, but it never occurred to me to try sesame! Wow, I bet they're delicious and I can't wait to try them like this!

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    2. Molly Kumar says

      July 19, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      That is such a delicious flavor combination. I Love cooking with honey and this will be perfect for a quick weeknight dinner side too.

      Reply
    3. Jamie says

      October 02, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Please tell me about the sesame seeds.
      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        October 02, 2016 at 10:15 am

        Hi Jamie, I sprinkled sesame seeds over top to serve (they're not included in the glaze mixture). They're optional but I like the extra touch they add! Hope that helps.

        Reply
    4. Nostramomous says

      February 15, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Wow wow and wow! Seriously Alyssa, wow!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 15, 2016 at 8:46 pm

        Hahaha I'm all about brussels sprouts now. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says

      February 15, 2016 at 6:53 am

      Oh, swoon! Seriously the best way to eat brussels 🙂

      Reply
    6. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      February 13, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Brussels are ALWAYS cold from the fridge worthy! That's the best way!!!
      Ahh and enticing delicious smelling sprouts? Very good 😉

      Reply

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