Miso-Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Apples

on Nov 21 2025

This roasted Brussels sprouts and apple dish comes together effortlessly with ingredients you likely already have on hand The caramelized sprouts, sweet-tart apples, and savory honey-miso glaze create a nourishing, brain-supportive side rich in polyphenols and fiber It pairs beautifully with any protein and makes a standout addition to your holiday or special occasion table. 

This simple dish delivers far more than great flavor, it’s packed with brain- and gut-supportive nutrients Miso provides choline, an essential nutrient for memory and neurotransmitter function, along with natural probiotics that help support a healthy gut–brain axis Brussels sprouts supply the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which concentrate in the brain and help protect cognitive performance over time Honey contributes powerful antioxidants like myricetin and catechins, both linked to reduced inflammation and long-term brain protection Apples add quercetin, a polyphenol shown to support neuronal health And the drizzle of extra virgin olive oil provides potent polyphenols, especially oleocanthal, known for their anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective effects.

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