Description
This recipe for Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts offers a simple and delicious way to enjoy tender, golden-crisp sprouts with a flavorful garlic and olive oil coating. Optionally enhanced with balsamic vinegar, these roasted Brussels sprouts make a perfect side dish or appetizer.
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 the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the Brussels sprouts.
- Prepare Brussels Sprouts: Trim the bottoms off the Brussels sprouts and slice each sprout in half. Place them on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Coat Sprouts: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with salt and fresh ground black pepper, then toss directly in the pan to coat all pieces thoroughly.
- Arrange Sprouts: Place each sprout cut side down on the baking sheet. This helps retain tenderness inside while achieving a golden crisp exterior.
- Roast First Phase: Roast the sprouts in the oven for 15 minutes until the cut sides are golden brown.
- Add Garlic & Continue Roasting: Remove the sheet and add the minced garlic. Toss the sprouts quickly to distribute the garlic, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season & Optional Finish: Remove from the oven, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, toss the hot sprouts with several tablespoons of high quality balsamic vinegar just before serving.
Notes
- If using frozen Brussels sprouts, thaw them completely and pat dry before roasting to avoid sogginess.
- Leftover roasted Brussels sprouts will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in an air fryer or oven for 5-10 minutes to restore crispness.
- Garlic can be omitted for a simpler version. Adding shredded Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of roasting adds a delicious touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
