Chili Peanut Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Last Updated on March 22, 2023

Spicy chili peanut roasted brussels sprouts are the perfect mix of sweet & spicy! They’re a delicious side dish to bring to your dinner table, and truly taste like they’re from a restaurant!

They get that perfect caramelization while roasting, and can really take your veggie game up a notch.

Last weekend, we ate at a restaurant that served the most delicious “kung pao” brussels sprouts. They were heavily fried, and topped with a delicious chili pepper peanut sauce. I knew right away that I had to recreate a lighter version!

I made the sauce from a mixture of coconut aminos, peanut butter, pure maple syrup, garlic and some spices. It’s such a delicious glaze for your veggies, but can also be used for other foods like chicken, fish, and tofu- or even as a dipping sauce.

I love serving brussels sprouts as a side dish because they’re really satisfying. They taste delicious simply roasted with salt, pepper and olive oil, but adding a glaze is always fun to switch things up!

You guys already know i’m obsessed with anything sweet and savory, so these roasted brussels sprouts are a true winner in my book.

Serve them with your favorite protein, appetizer or even as a weekday snack.

They’re simple, and SO flavorful.

These chili peanut roasted brussels sprouts are sure to elevate your weeknight veggie game. If you like them less spicy, you can always cut back on the chili flakes!

Be sure to check out some other veggie recipes on the blog, like these buffalo cauliflower wings or maple balsamic brussels sprouts!

Chili Peanut Roasted Brussels Sprouts

5 from 2 votes

Course: Sides

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Total time

40

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb 1 brussels sprouts

• 2 tbsp 2 olive oil

• Salt & pepper

• Chili Peanut Sauce

• 1/3 cup 1/3 coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce

• 2 tbsp 2 natural, creamy peanut butter

• 1 tsp 1 pure maple syrup or honey

• 1 clove 1 garlic, crushed

• 1 tbsp 1 chili garlic sauce, or any chili sauce/paste

• 1/8 tsp 1/8 red pepper flakes

• Pinch salt. If using low-sodium soy sauce, add salt after blending if needed

• Top with

• 1/4 cup 1/4 crushed peanuts

• Drizzle of chili crunch

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 400 F
• Cut off the ends of your brussels sprouts, and slice them in half. Rinse well and add them to a large sheet pan
• Season with salt, pepper and the olive oil and toss together. Bake for 20 minutes then remove from the oven
• While they bake, whisk or blend together the chili peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
• After 20 minutes, remove the brussels sprouts from the oven and toss together with half of the sauce. Place back into the oven for 15 minutes
• Serve with the remaining sauce, crushed peanuts and drizzle of chili crunch

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