This Grilled Brussel Sprouts Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner side or meal-prep for the week!
Grilling Season is Here
There is nothing better than summer in Minneapolis! We have long winters that are delightful until you are going on 7 months in the frigid cold. We have a short spring and then BAM, it’s 80º and people are walking around in their swimsuits.
You will find Team Fit Foodie walking around the lakes, canoeing in the boundary waters, and grilling. LOTS of grilling. We have been looking back at older Fit Foodie recipes and revamping them. We were all itching for summer so we made a list of a few Fit Foodie recipes on the grill that needed a facelift. These grilled brussel sprouts were the first on our list!
This recipe has been solid from the beginning. At one time it was one of the most popular recipes on FFF. Crazy, right? Guess what? We still LOVE brussel sprouts and we barely changed the recipe. Let’s chat all things BRUSSELS SPROUTS for a minute.
FRESH Brussels Sprouts Only
We are not talking about frozen Brussel sprouts, here. I know many people that hate Brussel sprouts because they grew up on frozen Brussel sprouts. If you’re into the frozen Brussel sprouts thing, more power to you. However, those things are mushier than wet leaves on a crisp fall day after it’s rained. Do you feel me?
If you are someone who grew up on frozen Brussel sprouts, take the time to give these fresh grilled Brussel sprouts a try!
Flavor tip
Brussels sprouts are such a great vegetable to grill, but they’re even better if you can flavor them properly. Here’s what we used:
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- minced garlic
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Tips on How to Grill Brussel Sprouts
- Make sure to wash your Brussel sprouts to remove any dirt or residue.
- Pat your Brussel sprouts dry so that you remove any moisture. We do this so that they don’t get mushy while on the grill.
- You can cook your Brussel sprouts in the oven or on the grill, just make sure you set your temperature to 450ºF.
- We love cooking our Brussel sprouts with balsamic, olive oil, and garlic. Feel free to add your favorite spice combination to your Brussel sprouts.
- Cook them longer than you think! The inside takes longer and the crispier the better on the outside!
- We prefer roasted Brussel sprouts and grilled Brussel sprouts over steamed Brussel sprouts.
Now, add brussels to the grocery list and give them a chance this week! #brusselsforlife
Tin Foil Boat
The tin foil boat is KEY in this recipe! It will keep your Brussels from falling through the grill grate, and allow them to crisp to perfection while cooking.
Simply fold over the edges of your piece of tin foil, essentially creating a lip on the 4 sides. This will keep your Brussels and the balsamic and olive oil safely inside the tin foil boat, and away from the grill flame.
Storage
The best way to store grilled Brussels sprouts is in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure that you discard the tin-foil and place only the Brussels sprouts in the container. I’ve also stored them in a gallon-size plastic bag, too!
To reheat, simply transfer Brussels onto a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 60-90 seconds. Alternatively, you can reheat on the stove-top.
Grilled Brussel Sprouts
This is the most delicious grilled Brussel sprouts recipe. It’s caramelized to perfection in a tin-foil boat and flavored with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- First, preheat grill to 450ºF and create a tin foil boat out of tinfoil and place on a baking sheet.
- Next, prepare brussels sprouts by washing and patting dry. Then, using a sharp knife, slice each brussel sprout in half the long way.
- Place brussels sprouts in the tin foil boat and the rest of the ingredients. Use your hands or a spatula to coat all of the brussels in oil, vinegar, and spices.
- Place tin foil boat on the grill for 10 minutes. Toss brussels and grill for another 10-20 more minutes.
- Remove from grill and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/6 Calories: 98 Sugar: 4 Sodium: 224 Fat: 5 Carbohydrates: 12 Fiber: 4 Protein: 4Keywords: grilled brussel sprouts
Great recipe! My grocer only had 2.75lb bags of fresh brussel sprouts. So I doubled the ingredients & all worked perfectly. I did drizzle them with a little honey before hitting the grill. Delicious!
Amazing!!!
Love Brussel Sprouts on the grill, we have done them 6 or 7 times thos season. Never thought about bacon wrapped. Gotta love that, will try soon. Great recipe ideas.
I have one of those perforated grill pans. Do you think that would work in lieu of the foil boat? Or do I need to have a solid surface under the sprouts?
The grill pans would TOTALLY work!
I used to hate Brussels sprouts until my mom started buying those giant Brussels sprouts stems from Trader Joe’s and roasted them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Once she started cooking them that way, I became OBSESSED. Now I love roasting Brussels sprouts or grilling them myself–sometimes I pair them with sweet chili sauce, balsamic, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, or even just a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, pepper, turmeric, or curry powder. So delicious!
No steamed or frozen for me. Grilled or roasted all the way!
I’m excited to have a way eat brussels sprouts that doesn’t involve turning on my oven for the summer!
Made these last night minus the green onion (due to an allergy) and they are AMAZING!! I used the spicy Montreal steak seasoning… yum!!
o0o! WE LOVE Montreal Steak Seasoning over here. It’s such a good trick to give veggies flavor 😀
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I detest Brussel sprouts with a passion, but I’ve never tried them grilled! Maybe this will do the trick! I’ll give it a shot!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! However, I only eat them in the fall and winter months for some reason. They are very comforting to me! 🙂 Ugh, I want some now though. Just like I would loveeeee chestnuts! One more month until I can start thinking about the amazing FALL & WINTER festivities – Oh man, I really just got super excited!!
I LOVE brussel sprouts..in fact, I am making some for dinner tonight! My favorite way to cook them is to roast them, but grilling them honestly sounds even better. Unfortunately, I do not have a grill :(. The next time that I am at my parents’ house, though, I will have to give these a try!
I am craving brussels right now.
I’m not a fan of steamed veggies, but I love the idea of just placing the burssel sprouts on tinfoil and getting them grilled/roasted, yum!!
For some reason I read that as…I am not a fan of veggies. LOL
Brussels – LOVE them! Also one of my favorite veggies!
Love brussel sprouts! I’ve always eaten them either roasted or steamed, but I’ve never tried grilling them. They sound delish!
IVE NEVR EVER EATEN A SPROUT!!!
I LOVE brussels! Never thought to grill them, but it’s now on this week’s menu 🙂
Have a great week, Lee!
WORD! You have a good week to lady 🙂
I don’t love them so much. They have a special taste, which I don’t like.
I can eat them but it’s not my favourite meal 🙂
Your new recipe design is very cool.
It’s clear and easy to look at 🙂 Well done!