Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Preheat your oven to 450°F. Take a large rimmed baking sheet. Place the Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet and add 3 tablespoons of oil. Use your hands or a spatula to toss the Brussels sprouts and oil together until the sprouts are evenly coated. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt and as much pepper as you'd like over the coated sprouts. Mix well to distribute the seasonings. Pick one sprout, taste it, and adjust the salt and pepper according to your preference.

Put the baking sheet with the seasoned Brussels sprouts in the preheated oven. Roast them for 20 - 25 minutes, checking occasionally. The sprouts are ready when they are tender and have a deep brown color on the outside.

While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, place a large skillet over low heat. Add 3 tablespoons of oil, the walnuts, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Stir the mixture often as it cooks. Keep a close eye on the walnuts because they can burn easily. Cook for 4 - 6 minutes, or until the walnuts turn golden brown.

Once the walnuts are golden brown, use a spoon or spatula to transfer the walnuts and the oil they were cooked in to a small bowl. Then, turn off the heat under the skillet.

Add the lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the walnuts. Use a fork or spoon to toss the ingredients together until they are well - combined.

Take a clean paper towel and wipe out any burnt bits from the now - empty skillet. Then, place the skillet over medium heat.

Put the butter in the heated skillet. Let it melt completely. Once the butter is melted, add the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and honey to the skillet. Stir the mixture constantly with a whisk. It will quickly come to a simmer. Keep whisking until the mixture emulsifies, or becomes a smooth, combined liquid.

Be careful, as the glaze will be hot. Blow on a small amount of the glaze first, then taste it. Adjust the seasonings like salt, pepper, or more of the other ingredients according to your taste.

Remove the roasted Brussels sprouts from the oven. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the cooked Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet. Then, use a spatula or tongs to toss the sprouts until they are evenly coated with the glaze. Taste a sprout again and make any final seasoning adjustments.

Use a spatula to transfer the glazed Brussels sprouts from the baking sheet to a serving platter. Sprinkle the walnut mixture evenly over the top of the Brussels sprouts. Now, your balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts are ready to serve!