Description
This recipe for Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts delivers perfectly tender and crisp sprouts with a golden-brown finish, enhanced by garlic and optional balsamic vinegar for a deliciously savory side dish.
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 Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons high quality balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the Brussels sprouts.
- Prepare Brussels Sprouts: Trim the bottoms off the Brussels sprouts and slice them in half, then place them in a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Toss with Oil and Seasoning: Drizzle olive oil over the sprouts, sprinkle with salt and fresh ground black pepper, and toss them directly in the pan to ensure even coating.
- Arrange Sprouts for Roasting: Place each sprout cut side down on the baking sheet to help them stay tender inside and develop a golden crispy exterior.
- Roast Initial Time: Roast in the oven for 15 minutes until the cut side is golden brown and crisp.
- Add Garlic and Continue Roasting: Sprinkle the minced garlic over the sprouts, toss quickly to combine, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Final Seasoning and Optional Toss: Remove from oven, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as desired. Optionally, toss with balsamic vinegar just before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- Frozen Brussels sprouts can be used; thaw and pat them dry before roasting for best results.
- Roasted Brussels sprouts can be refrigerated for 3-4 days and can be reheated in an air fryer or oven for 5-10 minutes to regain crispiness.
- Garlic can be omitted for a simpler taste, and shredded parmesan can be added during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
