Brussels sprouts may be a Christmas dinner staple, but love them or hate them, we often serve them in the same old, uninspired way.

Fortunately, Great British Bake Off finalist Crystelle Pereira has the solution to fix our boring sprouts with what she calls "the only Brussels sprouts recipe you need".

Even those who cringe at the thought of this leafy green Christmas classic might be tempted to try it this festive season.

A 2022 study by Farmhouse Inns revealed that Brussels sprouts had actually become Britain's favourite festive vegetable, capturing over 20 percent of the vote, reports the Mirror.

Crystelle shared her balsamic vinegar and honey roasted Brussels sprouts recipe on TikTok, showing her followers how easy it is to create this delicious dish using just a few simple kitchen staples. The video showcased glistening, golden-brown sprouts, and the easy recipe had her fans drooling - and eagerly smashing the like button.

Ingredients

  • 500g Brussel sprouts
  • Three tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Two tsp garlic powder
  • Three tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Two tbsp honey
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Kitchen equipment

  • Oven
  • Large dish
  • Pan
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

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Method

  1. To start baking the delicious vegetable, preheat the oven to 170C and simply chop up each sprout in half using a chopping board. Then, add the Brussels, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder into a large dish, and toss together to combine the ingredients. This can be done with your washed hands.
  2. Next, turn the sprouts over so the flat side is facing down "so the tops get lovely and crispy and the bottoms go nice and charred," explains Crystelle. Roast these in the oven for 20-minutes. While the sprouts are cooking, make the glaze by combining the vinegar and honey in a pan, over a medium heat.
  3. Use a whisk to break up the honey, then switch to a wooden spoon. Keep mixing the two ingredients for around seven minutes, until bubbling and thickened. Pour the glaze over the cooked Brussels, use a spoon to fully combine the mixture, and roast for a further 35-minutes. Once ready, sprinkle the sprouts with a "good amount" of flaky sea salt and enjoy.

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People have taken to the comments praising Crystelle's recipe. One fan wrote: "Oh man that looks so delicious. I love Brussel sprouts, but those are next level. I will definitely be making these."

Another said: "Oooh I made these today and they're the sprouts of my dreams!!!" Whilst someone claimed: "Making these right now!"

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