Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts with a crispy golden exterior and tender inside, enhanced with olive oil, garlic, and an optional balsamic vinegar drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces brussels sprouts
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 large cloves garlic, minced
- optional: 2 tablespoons high quality balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F to prepare for roasting the Brussels sprouts.
- Prepare Brussels Sprouts: Trim the bottom ends of the Brussels sprouts and slice each one in half. Place them cut side up on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Season and Coat: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Toss the sprouts in the pan to coat evenly with oil and seasoning.
- Arrange for Roasting: Arrange the Brussels sprouts cut side down on the baking sheet to help keep them tender inside and get a beautiful golden crisp on the outside.
- Roast Initially: Roast the sprouts in the oven for 15 minutes until the cut sides turn golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Continue Roasting: Remove the pan briefly, add the minced garlic, toss the sprouts quickly, and return them to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to cook the garlic and deepen the flavor.
- Finish and Season: Remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Optional Balsamic Drizzle: Toss the roasted sprouts with 2 tablespoons of high quality balsamic vinegar just before serving if desired for a tangy finish.
Notes
- Frozen Brussel sprouts can be used. Thaw and pat dry thoroughly before roasting to avoid excess moisture.
- Leftover roasted Brussels sprouts keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and can be eaten cold in salads or reheated in an air fryer or oven for 5-10 minutes to regain crispness.
- Garlic can be omitted for a simpler version. Adding shredded parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of roasting is a tasty variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
