Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts roasted until charred and glazed with miso — a fiber-rich, gut-friendly side built on a fermented paste.
Ingredients
- 500 g Brussels sprouts
- 1 tbsp Miso
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Halve the Brussels sprouts and toss them with the oil on a sheet pan, cut sides down.
- Roast the sprouts until deeply charred and tender, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk the miso, maple syrup, and rice vinegar into a glaze.
- Toss the hot sprouts in the miso glaze and scatter the sesame seeds over.
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About Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These miso-roasted Brussels sprouts take a humble cruciferous vegetable and treat it the way a good Japanese kitchen treats anything worth glazing: char it hard, then coat it in fermented paste. Roasting the halved sprouts cut-side down at high heat is the key move, driving off moisture and letting the flat faces caramelize into deep, almost blackened edges while the interiors turn tender. Miso brings the savory-salty ferment that makes the dish, balanced by maple syrup for sweetness and rice vinegar for a bright acidic lift.
The result is a side that hits sweet, salty, and tangy in the same bite, with the natural bitterness of Brussels sprouts softened by the caramelization and the glaze. Sesame seeds add a toasty crunch on top. It's vegan and light, but it eats far richer than its short ingredient list suggests, which is why it holds its own next to roast meats or a bowl of rice. Toss the glaze on while the sprouts are still hot from the oven so it clings, and serve them right away before the char loses its crispness.
Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts?
A serving has about 158 calories — 5.5g protein, 16.6g carbs, 7.9g fat, 6.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 7 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame seeds — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.