Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Asparagus With Sauce: Recipe + Video
Oven roasted Brussels sprouts and asparagus that yields brown crispy Brussels sprouts and just the right tenderness for asparagus without using a ton of herbs spices or mask their flavor with bacon.With a few simple ingredients and just 30 minutes you get perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts and asparagus served with a sweet and tangy sauce that brings out a subtle zesty kick.
Wash the vegetables in advance and let them dry on a towel, the less moisture they have the crispier they will be.
Quarter the Brussels sprouts and trim the hard ends of asparagus. Then cut the spears in 3 equal parts.
Roast The vegetables
Preheat oven to 440-450 F.
Place the Brussels sprouts in a medium bowl and grate about 2 tablespoons of vegan butter (or use regular butter if you can) on top. Add about 1/4 tsp of salt and mix everything well to coat.
Transfer the Brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet, distribute evenly in a single layer and roast for 10-13 minutes. To roast evenly on all sides you can give it another mix while baking.
Meanwhile proceed the same with asparagus: coat with 2 tbsp of grated butter and salt.
When the timer is up, pull the baking sheet out and add the prepared asparagus. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Give it a good mix, lower the temperature to 400 F and place in the oven to roast for another 10 minutes. If you prefer a more deep brown color and crispiness, you can turn the broiler on for the last 30 seconds or minute of baking. It depends on the type of oven.
Prepare The sauce
To prepare the sauce mix all ingredients in a small container and stir until looks smooth.
Serve
To serve transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts and asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the prepared sauce. I suggest you don't skip this step: the tanginess of lemon juice and mustard will enhance and refresh the taste and will help bring out the flavor of the veggies.
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Notes
Tips For Perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Asparagus
1. If you want crispy Brussels sproutsquarter or slice in half the smaller ones, they will cook faster; We want as much surface area to be touching the baking sheet as possible, you will also get more flavor inside.2.Keep them under the broiler for 30 second to 1 minute in the end for extra crispness.3. Smaller sprouts tend to taste less bitter, while larger sprouts taste more cabbage-like, so choose yours wisely.4. The best way to eat asparagus is lightly roast and remove from the oven while they still have some green. When the asparagus turns brown most of taste and nutritional benefits are lost.
Substitutions And Add-ins
You could even turn these roasted Brussels sprouts and asparagus into a more substantial dish by adding some healthy carbs, like carrots, sweet potatoes, cooked rice, mushrooms or even some meat.
Include some crunch by adding some nuts or seeds.
Dried fruits like cranberries and dried cherry will bring in a touch of sweetness.