Description
Roasted Brussels Sprouts bring crispy, caramelized goodness straight from your oven to the dinner table. Toss those little green gems with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a simple side that’ll make vegetables the star of your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds brussels sprouts
Seasonings:
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon shredded parmesan
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the bottom stem of each Brussels sprout and discard any discolored outer leaves. Slice 1½ pounds of sprouts in half vertically, quartering larger ones to ensure uniform cooking.
- Transfer Brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil over the sprouts, then sprinkle ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste.
- Thoroughly coat each sprout with the oil and seasoning mixture, ensuring even distribution across all surfaces.
- Arrange the sprouts cut-side down on a clean baking sheet, spacing them to allow proper heat circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 425°F oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking time.
- Check for doneness when sprouts develop deep golden-brown coloration and crispy outer edges with slight charring.
- Remove from oven and immediately enhance with optional toppings like 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, a honey drizzle, shredded Parmesan, or red pepper flakes.
- Transfer to a serving dish and consume while hot and crispy for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Halve Brussels sprouts evenly to ensure consistent cooking and maximum caramelization across the whole batch.
- Use a sturdy rimmed baking sheet to catch any loose leaves and prevent burning, allowing sprouts to roast without steaming.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan, which can cause steaming instead of roasting — leave space between sprouts so they crisp up beautifully.
- Experiment with flavor variations like adding garlic powder, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs right after roasting to customize the dish to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 96 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 459 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg