These incredible Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts are perfectly tender on the inside, caramelized and crispy on the outside and glazed with delicious sugar-free honey butter.
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- ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Keto Brussels Sprouts Recipe
- 🛒 What’s in Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- 🔪 How to Roast Brussels Sprouts in the Oven
- Are Brussel Sprouts OK for Keto Diet?
- What are the Carbs in Brussels Sprouts?
- Tips for Buying and Cooking the Best Brussels Sprouts
- How Do You Make Brussels Sprouts Taste Better?
- Why Won't My Brussels Sprouts Get Crispy?
- What Can I Use Instead of Honey?
- More Keto Brussels Sprouts Recipes
❤️ Why You’ll Love this Keto Brussels Sprouts Recipe
- Sweet, caramelized honey butter flavor
- Easy to make in one pan
- Tasty way to dress up plain Brussels sprouts
- Family friendly
Brussels sprouts have a bad reputation for being bitter, but they don't have to be. When they're roasted at a high temperature, they caramelize which brings out their natural sweetness.
If you have picky eaters that are on the fence about trying them, this recipe will win them over. These brussels sprouts are perfectly seasoned giving them a nice savory flavor, then roasted in a sugar-free honey butter that makes them seriously additive.
Crispy, tender, sweet, savory, with just a small kick of heat, these roasted brussels sprouts make the ultimate low carb side dish for Thanksgiving, the holidays or any weeknight meal.
🛒 What’s in Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- Brussels sprouts
- Butter
- Sugar-free Keto honey
- Olive oil
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Red pepper flakes
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
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🔪 How to Roast Brussels Sprouts in the Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Wash, dry and slice your Brussels sprouts in half, then add them to a mixing bowl. Make sure they are well dried using paper towels otherwise they won’t crisp up in the oven.
Drizzle them with the olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
Tip: If you like a little heat, you could also add a pinch of cayenne pepper as well.
Spread out the Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.
Tip: Alternatively, you could fry your Brussels sprouts then toss them in the honey butter after they've been fried and drained.
During the last 5 minutes of roasting, add the honey and butter to a small microwave safe bowl and heat just until both are melted and warm, then whisk to combine.
Remove them from the oven, pour them back into the original mixing bowl and pour the honey butter over the top. Toss to combine, making sure each piece is coated.
Pour them back onto the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for another 10 minutes or until slightly caramelized and cooked through.
Sprinkle some of the (optional) red pepper flakes over the tops of the oven roasted brussels sprouts and serve.
Are Brussel Sprouts OK for Keto Diet?
They certainly are. Brussels sprouts are a high a fiber, low-calorie, and low net carb vegetable. They pack a lot of nutrients as well, which makes them a tasty and healthy food for most any diet. Check out their health benefits in this article on Healthline.
What are the Carbs in Brussels Sprouts?
Though they have a few more carbs than some green veggies, brussels sprouts are still considered low carb. There are 7 net carbs in one cup of cooked Brussels sprouts.
Tips for Buying and Cooking the Best Brussels Sprouts
- Color: When shopping for brussels sprouts, look for bright green leaves without any browning or yellowing.
- Shape and size: The leaves should be tight and snug against one another. For a sweeter flavor, you should look for smaller brussels sprouts because the larger they are, the more bitter they can be.
- Packaging: Avoid packages of brussels sprouts that have moisture. Brussels sprouts that cannot breathe will sweat and create moisture. The moisture can create mold and you don't want that.
- Trim the stem: Before cooking brussels sprouts, trim the woody ends, leaving the sprout itself in place.
- Dry them: After you wash them lay them out on paper towels until they are completely dry.
How Do You Make Brussels Sprouts Taste Better?
Even though raw brussels sprouts are bitter, when you roast them, they taste sweeter and are much milder. You also want to make sure you season them well to help balance out their flavor.
Why Won't My Brussels Sprouts Get Crispy?
When roasted brussels sprouts are not crisping up, it's most likely due to moisture from washing them getting trapped in the layers. The moisture turns to steam when they are cooking which can make them soggy.
Make sure you always allow time for them to dry really well on paper towels before cooking them. Another key to crispy brussels sprouts is to toss them generously in oil.
What Can I Use Instead of Honey?
This sugar free honey really gives this brussels sprouts a nice, sweet flavor. Another option is to use a sugar free maple syrup.
More Keto Brussels Sprouts Recipes
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Shredded Brussels Sprouts
- Brussels Sprouts with Hot Bacon Dressing
- Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto
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Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free Keto honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Wash, dry and slice your Brussels sprouts in half, then add them to a mixing bowl. Make sure they are well dried using paper towels otherwise they won’t crisp up in the oven.
- Drizzle them with the olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
- Spread out the Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.
- During the last 5 minutes of roasting, add the honey and butter to a small microwave safe bowl and heat just until both are melted and warm, then whisk to combine.
- Remove them from the oven, pour them back into the original mixing bowl and pour the honey butter over the top. Toss to combine, making sure each piece is coated.
- Pour them back onto the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes or until slightly caramelized and cooked through. Sprinkle some of the (optional) red pepper flakes over the tops and serve.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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Debra A Johansen
This is a five out of five stars definitely. The sprouts maintain their shape and flavor and the honey brings it up a notch. I'll be making these a lot.
Keto Cooking Christian
Thank you much! I really love the honey in this recipe also.
Lorina Galen
These look amazing. Do you have an alternative to the keto honey? We can't get it in Canada, and the US Amazon no longer carries it?
Keto Cooking Christian
Thank you! If you have a brand of sugar-free maple syrup in Canada, you can use it instead.