Description
This recipe for Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts delivers perfectly tender and crispy Brussels sprouts with a delicious golden brown finish. Enhanced with garlic and optionally finished with balsamic vinegar, these sprouts make a flavorful and healthy side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals.
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
- 2 tablespoons high quality balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for roasting the Brussels sprouts.
- Prepare Brussels Sprouts: Trim the bottom ends of the Brussels sprouts and slice each one in half. Place them on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Season and Coat: Drizzle the olive oil over the Brussels sprouts, then sprinkle with salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper. Toss the sprouts in the pan to coat them evenly with the oil and seasoning.
- Arrange for Roasting: Place each Brussels sprout cut side down on the pan. This helps them cook evenly inside and develop a beautiful golden crisp on the outside.
- Roast Initially: Roast the Brussels sprouts in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the cut sides turn golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Continue Roasting: Remove the pan from the oven, add the minced garlic, toss the sprouts quickly, and return to the oven for another 5 minutes to finish roasting.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Remove from oven and taste. Add additional salt and pepper if needed. Optionally, toss the roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar before serving for a flavorful touch.
Notes
- If using frozen Brussels sprouts, thaw and pat dry thoroughly before seasoning and roasting to avoid excess moisture.
- Roasted Brussels sprouts will keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven for 5-10 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Garlic is optional—omit for a simpler flavor or add shredded parmesan during the last few minutes of roasting for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
