Low-Carb Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

This Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts recipe is going to have a new place on the menu rotation — It’s convenient, healthy, and delicious! You won’t dirty many dishes, and it can easily pair with tons of different proteins and flavors.

Why you’ll love it:

• Quick – This recipe doesn’t take a ton of prep time–Simply wash and halve your brussels. It takes about 10 minutes for them to become perfectly tender, so this is an, easy fast side dish that won’t take too much effort or time.
• Versatile – Balsamic vinegar and parmesan are two bold flavors that work well with tons of different flavors! Pair this with herby dishes or even ginger-heavy cuisines for great, complex flavors. You could easily serve this with chicken, pork, beef, seafood, or plant-based proteins, too!
• Healthy – It’s great to find a recipe that really lets the beauty of a vegetable shine! The glaze is simple and helps balance the bitterness of brussels sprouts. This is a low-carb recipe that packs a ton of Vitamin C with a dose of good fats for energy. A serving has under 200 calories and about 8 net carbs.

Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprout Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. Keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card for the exact measurements.

• Brussels sprouts & Avocado oil – When picking out brussels, try to pick ones that have tightly layered leaves. Smaller sprouts are likely to be sweeter and more tender than larger ones. You can use olive, coconut, or vegetable oil if you prefer.
• Balsamic vinegar & Monk fruit sweetener – We’ll combine these to make a sauce that cooks down to a glossy glaze over the tender brussels sprouts. Replace monk fruit with any granular sweetener you prefer.
• Salt, Pepper, & Shaved parmesan cheese – Simple flavorings to allow the brussels and balsamic glaze shine! I love the flavor-punch from the shaved parmesan cheese, but you could replace this with shredded if you prefer. I don’t think grated parmesan cheese would give the best texture.

You’ll need a small mixing bowl, a whisk, a large pan, and a stove for this recipe.

How to make balsamic brussels sprouts

This recipe is simple and great for beginners! Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this easy side dish in about 15 minutes.

Sear sprouts

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the brussels sprouts–cut side down–in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then toss them and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and monk fruit sweetener. Pour it into the pan with the brussels sprouts, tossing to coat. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and shaved parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

How to serve Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

The sprinkle of freshly-shaved parmesan over these glazed sprouts is the perfect, simple garnish right before serving them hot! Here are some ideas for enjoying these brussels sprouts all year long!

• Busy Weeknight – Throw these sprouts with super-quick Air Fryer Salmon, no-cook marinated mozzarella, and 4-ingredient keto lemon drop for a healthy, delicious meal with very little work in just 15 minutes.
• Date Night – We love spooning them alongside some thick-cut pork chops and a keto dinner roll with a Blackberry Bourbon Smash for a full date-worthy meal at home!
• Meatless Mondays – For a delicious vegetarian meal, pair these brussels sprouts with this Tomato Galette and some Green Bean Fries! Add a Rosemary Gin Fizz to play up the herby complements.
• Holiday Celebrations – Enjoy these brussels, a crockpot turkey breast, low-carb cranberry sauce, and a keto sausage stuffing for a keto-friendly holiday spread anyone would love.

Store

Leftovers are best kept in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing this as the brussels get very mushy and can’t hold up to the freezing/reheating process.

Reheat

You could easily reheat these in a skillet (medium, 1-2 minutes per side), in the oven (sheet pan, 350 degrees for 5+ minutes), or the air fryer (350 degrees F for 2-5 minutes). The smaller the portion, the quicker it will reheat. I would avoid the microwave as it can turn the brussels mushy and can produce a strong odor.

If you love this easy veggie, check out these simple keto brussels sprout side dishes!

• Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon – This is a super satisfying side dish that might get all the attention at dinner! Under 5 net carbs and super filling.
• Smashed Brussels Sprouts – These get nice and crispy around the edges! We love the lemon aioli with these, but they’re also great with queso.
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – These are cooked simply in soy sauce, then dipped in an easy, creamy sesame sauce! Topped with nuts for a crunch, this is like a restaurant-quality dish at home.
• Perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Bring out all the best flavors of brussels sprouts without weighing them down with a ton of toppings! This easy dish gets the perfect texture.
• Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad – This is the perfect no-cook option for lunches or potlucks! It’s quick, hearty, and full of great flavors and textures.

Brussels Sprouts FAQ

Yield: 4 servings

Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

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These Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts are perfectly tender and covered in a light, low-carb sauce. It's the perfect 15-minute healthy side dish!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb brussels sprouts, halved
• 3 tbsp avocado oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp monk ruit sweetener
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper 
• ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts flat side down in a single layer, and cook for 3-4 minutes, then toss them and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. 
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and monk fruit, then pour it into the pan with the Brussels sprouts. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Serve!

Notes

• These are slightly sweet with lots of flavor from the balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese! 
• You can sub in regular sugar instead of the monk fruit sweetener. 
• If you use a smaller pan, you may have to do the brussels sprouts in batches. They need to be browned in 1 layer, otherwise they won’t cook evenly. 
• Brussels sprouts tend to lose their leaves as they cook. That’s totally normal, but don’t overcook them or they’ll turn to mush and lose their shape! 
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

About 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 285mgCarbohydrates: 11gNet Carbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 5g

To avoid any confusion I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it is not known to affect blood glucose levels. To calculate Keto recipes listed on this site carbs - fiber = net carbs. I use Nutrifox as my nutrition calculator. This nutrition information is an estimate based on the information provided by Nutrifox and the specific ingredients I used.

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What is Chicken Caprese?

Traditional Caprese is a simple Italian dish that combines flavorful tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, and basil, along with good quality olive oil, salt and pepper. It is a dish where simple flavors are combined to create something magical. 

This Chicken Caprese recipe features well seasoned chicken, juicy tomatoes, delicious mozzarella in a creamy, buttery balsamic sauce. It is everything you love about the traditional caprese flavors, but elevated into a complete meal that is low carb, gluten free and keto-friendly! 

Ingredients in Caprese Chicken

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Chicken Caprese. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Chicken breast: small, thinner breasts work best in this recipe.
• Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
• Butter, Chicken broth or wine, Balsamic vinegar glaze
• Fresh Mozzarella and basil

How do you make this Caprese Chicken recipe?

You won’t believe how easy this keto chicken breast recipe is to prepare! You can create this dish in four basic steps:

1. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Sear the chicken in a skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add the chicken broth or wine and scrape the pan to loosen all the little brown bits.Bring the broth to a simmer and allow it to cook until it has been reduced by half. Stir in the balsamic glaze and butter until melted.
3. Place the chicken back in the skillet and coat each side in the glaze. Add the tomatoes to the skillet and top the chicken with the fresh mozzarella.
4. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Top with fresh basil and more balsamic glaze.

Do I have to use the balsamic vinegar?

This recipe uses a concentrated balsamic glaze, verses a balsamic vinegar that you would use for a salad dressing. The flavor is sweeter and creates great depth. However, if balsamic just isn’t your thing you can skip this, or add 1-2 tablespoons of pesto in place of the balsamic glaze. 

Tips for the best Chicken Caprese

• Be sure to coat your chicken in enough Italian seasoning and salt and pepper before you start cooking.
• Use chicken stock or a good quality cooking wine, either option is fine. 
• You can also add the seasonings to your tomatoes for extra flavor!
• After you have added your chicken back to the pan, be sure to coat both sides of the chicken breast in the balsamic glaze.
• I only recommend using fresh mozzarella in this recipe- it brings a delicious level of creaminess to this dish!

What should I serve with this pan seared chicken breast?

I think this meal needs a salad! Try this Arugula Salad with Parmesan or this Italian Chopped Salad. Other great side dish recipes include:

• Rosemary Garlic Keto Dinner Rolls
• Keto Three Cheese Biscuits
• Keto Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks
• Air Fryer Zucchini with Parmesan 

How many carbs are in this recipe?

This recipe serves four. A serving size consists of one smothered chicken breast and about half a cup of roasted tomatoes with glaze. Each serving has 263 calories, 5.6 carbohydrates and 1.2 grams of fiber. Each serving consists of 4.4 net carbs. 

How to Store and Reheat Chicken

To store this Caprese Chicken, keep in a plastic or glass container with an airtight lid and store in the fridge. To reheat, you could either warm in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes, or in the microwave. 

Other Caprese Recipes

• Caprese Galette
• Easy Caprese Quesadilla
• Caprese Chicken Salad

Keto Chicken Recipes

• Spinach Stuffed Chicken
• Perfect Roast Chicken
• Easy Chicken Picatta
• One Pan Tuscan Chicken

Yield: 4

Chicken Caprese (keto + low carb)

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This one pan Chicken Caprese is loaded with pan seared chicken, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella in a creamy balsamic glaze! Enjoy a generous serving of this easy chicken recipe for about 4 net carbs!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 small chicken breast
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar glaze + more for drizzling
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 cup fresh basil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Season each side of the chicken breast with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and when sizzling, add the chicken and cook 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan, set aside.
4. Add the chicken broth to the skillet to deglaze the pan. Scrape up all the yummy bits in the bottom of the skillet and bring the broth to a simmer. Allow it to cook 5-6 minutes until it has reduced by half. Stir in the balsamic glaze and remaining tablespoon of butter.
5. Add the chicken back to the skillet, turn so each side is coated in the balsamic glaze. Add the tomatoes to the skillet and top the chicken with the mozzarella.
6. Bake 20 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F. Top with basil and balsamic glaze to taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 chicken breast 1/2 cup tomatoes + glaze
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263Total Fat: 14.6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgCarbohydrates: 5.6gNet Carbohydrates: 4.4gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 4gProtein: 26g

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