Oven-Roasted Almond and Feta Brussels Sprouts
These roasted Brussels sprouts with almonds and feta are simply delicious and ready in under half an hour, an easy side dish worthy of a spot on the holiday dinner table. With just 7 ingredients, they have a flavor that’s tangy, sweet, cheesy, and loved by all.
A 25-Minute Root Vegetable Side Dish
When it comes to vegetable side dishes, I am always looking for new ways to season my favorite veggies. My favorite way to make vegetables is to oven-roast them, which I’ve done for everything from asparagus to carrots to root vegetables. Roasting has become my go-to form of cooking vegetables because, while simple, high-temperature roasting always elevates the flavor of even the most basic ingredients. It results in crispy, glazed, and sweet veggies for dinner every time!
These roasted Brussels sprouts are my latest roasted veggie creation and might be the best way yet! I know that Brussels sprouts are a “love it or hate it” food for many, but I think adding feta and balsamic gives them a complex, sour-sweet flavor that will make almost anyone fall in love with them. No more boring steamed, mussy vegetables here!
Served with toasted almonds, this roasted Brussels sprouts dish is the perfect side dish for a weeknight, but it’s also fancy enough for a special dinner, and it certainly deserves a spot on the table for your next holiday meal.
What You’ll Need
With only 7 ingredients, you may already have half the ingredients for this recipe already in your pantry. You’ll need fresh Brussels sprouts, feta cheese, whole almonds, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, and kosher salt.
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Featured Ingredient: Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a must-know veggie for home cooks—especially when roasted to crispy, golden perfection. They’re in season from late fall through winter, when cooler temps bring out their natural sweetness.
While you can steam or sauté Brussels sprouts, oven roasting is hands down the best way to get maximum flavor with minimal effort. Roasting brings out their caramelized, nutty side while leaving the inside tender. It’s also incredibly versatile—whether you’re going for sweet balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts or dry spice rubbed garam masala Brussels sprouts, the oven is where the magic starts.
Worried about bitterness? Roasting at a high temperature breaks down those compounds while bringing out the sprouts’ natural sweetness, while ingredients like balsamic vinegar or warming spices add depth and balance.
How to Make Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Feta Cheese
This veggie side dish is not only flavorful but so easy to make, with only 7 ingredients needed.
Tips for Success
If this is your first time roasting Brussels sprouts, here are a few things to keep in mind.
- Cut all Brussels sprouts into equal sizes. To ensure that each piece cooks perfectly, be sure to cut the Brussels sprouts into equal sizes as much as possible. For smaller sprouts this may mean leaving them whole, while large Brussels sprouts may need to be quartered.
- For extra crispy Brussels sprouts, use a large pan and place the Brussels sprouts cut sides down in an even layer, ensuring all the sprouts to lay flat.
- Do not disturb while roasting. For Brussels sprouts that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, resist the urge to stir or flip them while roasting.
Serving Suggestions for Feta Brussels Sprouts
This roasted brussels sprouts recipe is elegant enough to fit perfectly with many holiday dinners, from Thanksgiving to Christmas. They are also simple enough to serve year-round as an easy side dish any day of the week. Try them with everything from my fennel roasted rack of lamb and pork chops with applesauce as the main dish.
How to Store and Reheat Brussel Sprouts
Any leftover brussels sprouts can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze cooked brussels sprouts, as this will turn them into a soggy mush when defrosted.
You can reheat either on a stovetop in a lightly oiled skillet, in the oven, or in the air fryer. Just be sure to only warm through and remove from the heat to avoid over cooking as you reheat.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Almonds and Feta
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts
- ¾ cup raw almonds
- 8 ounce feta cheese
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Trim stalks and split brussels sprouts into evenly sized pieces. Large brussels sprouts should be chopped in quarters and small ones can remain whole. Place them in a baking dish, cut side down.
- Mix olive oil with balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and salt. Coat the brussels sprouts with that mixture. Bake them for 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- In another baking dish, place the almonds with a drizzle of olive oil and bake them for 10-12 minutes or until lightly roasted.
- Add roasted almonds to the brussels sprouts, add crumbled feta cheese and stir to combine.
- Serve warm.
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Nutrition
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Hi, I want to make this for Easter. Do you think Pecans in place of Almonds would be good? I have some already on hand.
Hi Teresa
So sorry I missed this! Yes, I would think that pecans would be a great substitute in this recipe.
– Renee
Soggy, too much cheese
Made this recipe one weekend and I enjoyed it. Will definitely make again. I love the simple balsamic mixture combined with feta cheese. So good!
Hi Alex! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!