If you don’t like brussels sprouts, I challenge you to try again with this recipe. It’s coated with a sauce that is sweet, savory, salty. If you’ve been wondering how to make brussels sprouts taste good, this 20 minute recipe is your answer!
Did you know?
We’ve all heard brussels sprouts are healthy, but let’s break down why.
- High fiber, which can keep gut bacteria healthy, improve cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels
- Vitamin K for bone health
- Vitamin C to protect cells and support immune system and produce natural collagen
- Sulforaphane which has been studied for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties
- Contains 24% of your daily vitamin A which is good for your eyes and organs
- Iron which transports oxygen throughout your body to help with energy production and metabolism, as well as fighting fatigue
Benefits for your hormones
Women, brussels sprouts are great for your follicular phase (days 6-13 of your cycle) and ovulatory phase (days 14-16), as well as your luteal phase (days 17-28).
In the follicular and ovulatory phases, they help metabolize estrogen and prevent it from being stored in the body, which prevents tender breasts in the luteal phase and PMS symptoms. The high fiber in brussels sprouts helps the liver detoxify excess hormones. Brussel sprouts also contain antioxidants to lower inflammation caused by your menstrual cycle.
They also help promote progesterone production, which thickens the uterine lining to create a suitable environment for a fertilized egg. Regardless if you are planning to conceive, balanced progesterone is essential for a healthy menstrual cycle.
Men, brussels sprouts have key nutrients for men’s hormones as well. The vitamin C helps testosterone production and protects the testes from oxidative stress. They promote overall hormonal balance. They help the liver metabolize estrogen (yes, men have estrogen too!) which is great for hormonal balance. Folate increases your production of healthy sperm and raises your sperm count.
Substitutions & Variations:
For soy-free, try coconut aminos.
Swap maple syrup for another sweetener like agave or coconut sugar.
If you like this flavor but aren’t sold on brussels sprouts, try it with roasted carrots.
Eat them with:
- Black bean burgers
- Baked Beans
- BBQ jackfruit pulled ‘pork’ sandwiches
- BBQ pineapple skewers
Maple Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussel sprouts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or preferred oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tsp sriracha optional
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash your brussels sprouts. Trim the ends, and slice in half.
- Coat with olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, stir, and add remaining ingredients. Roast for another 10 minutes.
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