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    Published: Oct 20, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts

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    These roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts are a flavorful but very healthy side dish with the best zingy maple ginger dressing! Easy to make for a weekend meal or Thanksgiving dinner side dish.

    roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts on a white fluted plate with a serving spoon on a blue cloth.

    I was always a bit 'meh' about Brussels sprouts until recently. Were you? Perhaps it's due to eating too many over-boiled mushy ones at school!

    Much like my ginger garlic Brussels sprouts, air fryer frozen Brussels sprouts and pesto Brussels sprouts, this recipe adds lots of flavor with a tasty marinade, and roasts the veggies to get them perfectly cooked and a teeny bit crispy on the edges. No mushy veg here!

    We combine roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts in this recipe as they work so well together. Both full of flavor, gets in your good greens and perfect as a side dish for meat, fish or plant-based mains.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 How to serve roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts
    • 🥦 More tasty side dishes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    All the greens! I think that asparagus and Brussels sprouts can be a little overlooked outside of the holidays, but they work so well as a healthy side all year round!

    Spicy ginger dressing. Gives so much flavor, add as much as you like for a good hint of spice.

    Easy to make. We simply make a marinade and roast the veggies. All very simple!

    🥘 Ingredients

    individually labelled ingredients to make roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts including ginger and olive oil.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    Some notes on a few of them:

    • Asparagus and Brussels sprouts - choose fresh produce without bruising or marks. If your Brussels sprouts aren't pre-prepared, then there is a quick tutorial on how to do so on my ginger Brussels sprouts recipe.
    • Ginger - I suggest using fresh ginger root rather than ground ginger for a better flavor.

    📖 Swaps and variations

    Adjust the amount of ginger to preference. Some like just a little hint of spice, others a more intense hit of flavor. Up to you!

    Change up the ratio of ingredients. If you prefer more of the asparagus or sprouts, simply add more or less.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Making this roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts side dish is very simple, with just a few steps:

    halved Brussels sprouts on a wooden chopping board labelled number one.
    asparagus spears on a wooden chopping board labelled number two.

    Step 1

    Prepare the Brussels sprouts. Trim the stalk as needed, and remove any bruised outer leaves. Cut in half lengthways (image 1).

    Step 2

    Prepare the asparagus. Bend the asparagus until it naturally snaps. Keep the end with the flower and discard the woody stem (image 2).

    halved Brussels sprouts on a lined baking tray labelled number three.
    Brussels sprouts and asparagus on a baking tray labelled number four.

    Step 3

    Cook the Brussels sprouts. Add to your baking tray and drizzle with a little olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Then roast for 15 minutes (image 3).

    Step 4

    Roast the asparagus. Remove the baking tray from the oven and add the asparagus. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then roast the vegetables for 8-10 minutes (image 4).

    maple ginger dressing in a glass bowl with a spoon in it labelled number five.
    roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts on a baking tray labelled number six.

    Step 5

    Make the maple ginger dressing. Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and stir well (image 5).

    Step 6

    Add the dressing. Remove the baking tray from the oven and drizzle the maple ginger dressing over the Brussels sprouts and asparagus. Turn off the oven, but return the tray to roast for 2 minutes to heat the dressing through a little.

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Use really fresh ingredients and prepare the asparagus and Brussels sprouts before roasting them, as outlined above.
    • Adjust the dressing to taste. For those who like spice, you may wish to add more ginger!
    • Keep an eye on the Brussels sprouts towards the end of cook time. We don't want burnt leaves and they can turn fast!
    • Adjust the cook time in relation to the size of the asparagus. Thicker spears will need a few more minutes than thinner ones.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Do asparagus and Brussels sprouts have the same cook time?

    No, I find that asparagus takes less time so we add those in after the Brussels sprouts have had some time in the oven already.

    Do the Brussels sprouts need to be par-boiled?

    No, we are simply roasting the sprouts for this recipe. No need to par-boil!

    Is there a way to use up the woody stems of the asparagus?

    You can always use them to make vegetable stock!

    🍽 How to serve roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts

    • Enjoy with chicken dishes such as my pan-fried panko chicken, creamy sage chicken or my paprika chicken.
    • Pair with my pesto baked cod or almond crusted cod for a tasty family meal.
    • Serve with vegetarian or vegan dishes such as my ricotta pesto pasta or my baked fennel risotto.
    roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts on a white fluted plate.

    🥦 More tasty side dishes

    Find so many delicious ideas on my sides page, including my air fryer bok choy, herbed cauliflower rice and my maple hasselback butternut squash. Some recent recipes to enjoy:

    • Brussels sprouts on a white plate on a wooden board.
      Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts
    • sweet potato wedges on a light grey plate next to a small bowl of tahini.
      Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
    • romaine lettuce halves on a white plate on a blue cloth.
      Air Fryer Romaine Lettuce
    • stack of grated potato fritters on a white plate with fresh herbs and glass of water in the background.
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    I'm always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And I love to hear from you - so please do leave a star rating ⭐⭐⭐ or comment if you tried the recipe!

    📖 Recipe

    roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts on a white fluted plate with a spoon next to garlic and parsley.

    Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts

    Claire
    These roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts are a tasty side dish perfect with evening meals, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and holiday celebrations. Easy to make and so full of flavor!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 27 mins
    Total Time 37 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 122 kcal

    Equipment

    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ pound Brussels sprouts
    • ½ pound Asparagus
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper

    For the maple ginger dressing

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup *more to preference
    • 1 garlic clove minced or finely diced
    • 1 teaspoon ginger root minced or finely diced

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Wash the Brussels sprouts and remove any bruised outer leaves or excess stalk. Cut into halves, or quarters if they are larger in size.
    • Snap the asparagus to remove the woody ends of the stems.
    • Add the Brussels sprouts to the baking tray and toss in a teaspoon of olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
    • Add the asparagus to the tray, drizzling in a teaspoon of olive oil. Continue to roast for another 8-10 minutes depending upon the thickness of the asparagus spears.
    • Make the maple ginger dressing by combining the ingredients in a small bowl and stirring well.
    • Remove the baking tray from the oven and drizzle the maple ginger dressing over the Brussels sprouts and asparagus. Turn off the oven, but return the tray to roast for 2 minutes to heat the dressing through a little.
    • Arrange the vegetables on your serving plate and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Use really fresh ingredients and prepare the asparagus and Brussels sprouts before roasting them, as outlined above.
    • Adjust the dressing to taste. For those who like spice, you may wish to add more ginger!
    • Keep an eye on the Brussels sprouts towards the end of cook time. We don't want burnt leaves and they can turn fast!
    • Adjust the cook time in relation to the size of the asparagus. Thicker spears will need a few more minutes than thinner ones.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • Brussels sprouts rate as 1 and as a liberator. Other lists rate them as low histamine.
    • ginger, garlic and apple cider vinegar, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 856IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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