These Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts are savory, garlicky, and a little spicy. They're such an easy-to-make side dish, perfect for any weeknight meal or family dinner. I recommend using homemade teriyaki sauce for an extra delicious flavor! Ready on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Why You'll Love These Brussels Sprouts
Packed with flavor - Teriyaki sauce is one of my favorite flavors and I love making my own homemade teriyaki sauce though you can use a store-bought one as well. It's made with tamari, rice vinegar, mirin, honey, toasted sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. It's amazing on so many dishes but it really shines on these brussels sprouts. The saltiness and umami flavor balance their natural bitterness and might convince even those who usually don't like them!
Easy and simple - This side comes together in just a few easy steps and it can be ready on the table in just 30 minutes from start to finish! Most of that time is spent waiting for the brussels sprouts to roast so you'll have plenty of time to finish cooking the rest of the dinner as well.
Always a hit - Brussels sprouts tend to get a bad rep but they're one of my favorite vegetables so I have several flavor variation of this recipe on my site. These Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are a popular reader favorite and if you like those you'd definitely like these teriyaki ones and vice versa!
Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts - Choose bright green brussels sprouts that aren't visibly wilted, yellow, or have any dark spots or mold. You can remove any outer soft wilted layers but they should generally be firm and fresh looking.
- Avocado oil - You'll need a little bit of cooking oil for roasting the brussels sprouts. This will help them crisp up. I'm using 100% pure avocado oil because it has a high smoke point but any neutral cooking oil you would normally use for roasting works in this recipe.
- Teriyaki sauce - You can either make your own teriyaki sauce (highly recommended) or use any store-bought version you like. Making your own at home is actually super easy but if you want to save time and make this dish super quick and easy, store-bought works great!
- Garnish - This is optional but I like to add chopped green onion, fresh chives, or fresh parsley on top right before serving. It adds flavor and brightens up the dish. You can also add some toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.
Variations and Substitutions
- Different vegetables - You can make this side with a variety of other veggies besides just brussels sprouts. You can make it with just one or a mix of different veggies. Teriyaki sauce would be delicious with green beans, zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, eggplant, onion, or any other veggies you like roasting. Keep in mind the cooking time might change based on the vegetable you use.
- Different sauce - If you want to change it up, you can use the sauce from my Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry or use any tamari or soy sauce based sauce you prefer.
- Make it vegan - Teriyaki sauce is often made with honey so most store-bought sauces might not be vegan-friendly. You can either make your own teriyaki sauce with maple syrup instead or pay close attention to the ingredient list and pick a vegan one. These Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts are very similar in flavor to this recipe but the sauce is made with maple syrup so they're vegan friendly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Slice your prepped brussels sprouts in half.
- Add them to a large baking sheet, drizzle with avocado oil, and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Toss to evenly coat and spread the brussels sprouts laying them all the cut side down.
- Roast them in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden.
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- Drizzle them with the teriyaki sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Return them back into the oven for 2-3 minutes to warm up the sauce and get it slightly caramelized.
- Toss the brussels sprouts with toasted sesame seeds and green onion if desired and enjoy!
Expert Tips!
- Always roast your brussels sprouts cut side down - While it may seem like the best choice to get them crispy and brown is to roast them cut side up, you'll get the most caramelization and browning when you roast them cut side down. Trust me, it works every time!
- Toasted sesame seeds - If you want to garnish the brussels sprouts with some toasted sesame seeds, you can either make those first, ahead of time, or make them while the brussels sprouts are cooking. All you need is a pan and raw sesame seeds. They release oil when you heat them up so they don't need any cooking oil. Toast them for a couple of minutes on medium-high heat. Keep a close eye on them, they could burn easily. Take them off the heat if they start to smell burnt or start to smoke.
Serving Suggestions
- Chicken or meat - These brussels sprouts are perfect for any roasted or sauteed chicken, turkey, or any other meat. It's also delicious with grilled chicken or meat!
- Fish - You can serve them with roasted, grilled, or sauteed salmon.
- More veggies - You can serve these with roasted potatoes, other roasted veggies, mashed potatoes like these
- Other sides - They're also delicious with grains and other simple sides like quinoa, rice, cauliflower rice, or roasted chickpeas.
Storing and Reheating
You can store any leftover brussels sprouts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Keep in mind that brussels sprouts do lose their crispiness after being stored in the fridge, there's no way to prevent this. They also soak up some of the sauce as they sit and become a little dull-looking once refrigerated for a day or two. That being said they're still gonna be just as delicious!
Reheating: You can reheat the brussels sprouts both on the stove or in the oven. Reheat them in a pan with a splash of water or a little bit of cooking oil on medium heat until warmed through. Or if you want to use the oven, preheat it to 300F, add the brussels sprouts to a baking dish or a sheet pan, and roast for 10 minutes or until warm.
FAQs
No, you don't need to blanch them. You can if you prefer. It may keep them greener, soften their texture, or take out some of their bitterness. I always try to keep my recipes as easy and simple as possible so I hardly ever blanche any veggies before roasting them.
Similar Brussels Sprouts Side Dishes
Brussels sprouts aren't the most liked or popular vegetable, but they're one of my favorites, so I'm always trying to come up with new flavors that even those who don't like them would enjoy. I highly recommend checking out any of the four recipes below, especially the honey balsamic version! To see all the latest sides, head over to Side Dishes.
- Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts (Pinterest readers' favorite)
- Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts (perfect for spring dinners)
- Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts (a delicious combination of sweet and spicy)
- Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts (my favorite)
📖 Recipe
Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 23 mins
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts are savory, garlicky, and a little spicy. They're such an easy-to-make side dish, perfect for any weeknight meal or family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussels sprouts, ends and any wilted leaves removed
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or other cooking oil)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼-⅓ cup homemade teriyaki sauce (or store-bought)
- 1-2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- 1-2 green onions, green parts only (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Slice your prepped brussels sprouts in half.
- Add them to a large baking sheet, drizzle with avocado oil, and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Toss to evenly coat and spread the brussels sprouts laying them all the cut side down.
- Roast them in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle them with the teriyaki sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Return them back into the oven for 2-3 minutes to warm up the sauce and get it slightly caramelized.
- Toss the brussels sprouts with toasted sesame seeds and green onion if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Storing and reheating: Store the brussels sprouts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat them in the oven at 300F or in a pan on the stove with a splash of water or oil.
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