Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Lemon and Garlic
I hope you’re not a brussel sprout hater.
Brussel sprouts get such a bad rep, but they are so good! I think roasting or sauteing brings out their flavor best. They’re a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. I mean, perfect. They’re crazy nutritious and pair well with all of those other yummy fall flavors. Try swapping them out this year for that old, calorie-laden green bean casserole.
These sprouts in particular are a nice, light alternative for your feast or even your weeknight dinner. If you’re looking for something a little more over the top, try my Brussel Sprout Salad with bacon, parmesan and pinenuts (recipe posted here and pictured here). That stuff has serious flavor- it has bacon, duh! It’s one of my favorite side dishes ever. But we can’t eat bacon every night, so when you’re going for something lighter, a light toss in olive oil, lemon and garlic is all you need.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Lemon and Garlic
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1 lb brussel sprouts, rinsed and halved
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt and fresh cracked pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, toss the brussel sprouts, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing once, until brussel sprouts are soft and brown in spots. Serve immediately.
I bet I could do this with asparagus too! I am not crazy about brussel spouts but love asparagus!
I tried Brussels sprouts once and it was a HUGE failure. Luckily, it was when I was still single, so maybe I’ll try these again so my husband can eat them, too. Thanks for posting, I’ve been wanting to attempt them again.
These are stunnnning. I have a bunch in the fridgey begging to be cooked!
Oh I love brussel sprouts! Those look just perfect. Now that it’s feeling like fall, I am going to have to pick some up 🙂
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