Crispy Sweet Dijon Brussel Sprouts – Family Meal Friday

I love brussel sprouts… especially when they are crispy and made with this Sweet Dijon Glaze!

Brussel sprouts are packed with nutrients making them a great addition to any dinner. This recipe is a way to prepare them that is both nutritious and delicious! This is my favorite way to make brussel sprouts!

They are coated in a homemade glaze that is made with pitted medjool dates, dijon mustard, and olive oil. This creates a sweet and tangy flavor combination that deliciously coats the brussel sprouts! 

After the brussel sprouts are cooked they are soft and still slightly crunchy. Baking them on the roast function creates a crispy outer edge!

Family Meal Friday Prayer

Try this meal on a friday night or over the weekend with your family or friends! Gather to share in thanksgiving for the Lord’s provision throughout the week over a home cooked meal with loved ones!

“Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this day that you have blessed us with and for allowing us to gather here together. Thank you for your constant reminders of your goodness and life present in this world. You are Good all the time, regardless of our circumstances. Please help us find abundant joy in that today and everyday. Thank you for being our constant source of contentment, joy, and life. We love you so much and praise you, in Jesus name, Amen!”

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Brussel Sprouts: the star of this recipe! They are gut and heart healthy, provide antioxidants, and many other health benefits. 
• Pitted Medjool Dates: used to provide natural sweetness to the glaze and give a unique taste. They provide fiber, antioxidants, natural sugars, and carbohydrates making them a delicious and nutritious component of this recipe. 
• Dijon Mustard: this provides a tang to the recipe. It produces a unique flavor when combined with the sweetness of the dates. Dijon provides antioxidants, digestive enzymes and other health benefits.
• Olive Oil: you could use regular olive oil or extra virgin, but extra virgin will give it a more intense flavor. This provides healthy fats among many other health benefits and helps make the brussel sprouts crispy.
• Spices: salt and pepper to taste. You could also add garlic and/or onion powder for extra flavor. 

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Pastry brush
• Baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper
• oven

How to make: step-by-step

Prepare your brussel sprouts. Thoroughly rinse with water and cut off any stems or leaves that may have dirt.

Cut the brussel sprouts in half and place them on a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, open side up.

Make the sweet dijon glaze: add the pitted medjool dates, dijon mustard, olive oil, and spices to a food processor or blender. Blend until you have reached the consistency of a sauce (you may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times to make sure everything gets incorporated). If it is having trouble blending, you can add an extra 1 tbsp of olive oil or water. 

Using the pastry brush, evenly spread the sweet dijon sauce over the tops of the brussel sprouts. Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes. If your oven has a roast setting, bake the brussel sprouts for an additional 20 minutes at 400°F Roast. If your oven doesn’t have a roast function, bake for an additional 20 minutes at 425°F.

Allow them to cool, serve and enjoy!

Serving and Storage

Serve as an appetizer or side dish with any meal. This pairs well with chicken, burgers, other kinds of meat, with other roasted vegetables, and roasted potatoes!

Any leftover brussel sprouts can be stored in a glass container with a covering or wrapped in aluminum foil. Keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. 

”The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.” The Lord answered, “If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘May you be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you!“ Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬