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How to Roast Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Emily Pocker
Golden roasted Brussels sprout halves with lemon on a round plate
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Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with golden cut sides, tender centers and a lemon finish. Parmesan is optional.
Estimated Recipe CostEstimated USD $6 for the whole recipe (4 side servings), excluding optional Parmesan, energy and side dishes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 side servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 134

Ingredients
  

Roasted sprouts
  • 1.5 lb fresh Brussels sprouts 680 g trimmed weight; halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml; added after roasting
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan optional; contains milk

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet, about 18 by 13 inches Use two pans if needed to avoid crowding.
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula

Instructions
 

Prepare and roast
  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash the Brussels sprouts under running water and dry thoroughly with a clean towel. Trim the dry bases and remove damaged outer leaves, then halve lengthwise; quarter unusually large sprouts.
  2. Toss the sprouts in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper until lightly coated. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet in one layer, flat cut sides down. Leave space between pieces; use two pans rather than piling them up.
  3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, checking from 20 minutes for small sprouts. Rotate the pan if browning is uneven. They are ready when the cut faces are golden brown and a fork enters the centers easily. Remove small loose leaves sooner if they are getting too dark.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish and toss gently with the lemon juice. Add the optional Parmesan while warm, if using. Divide into four side servings and serve promptly.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 15.6gProtein: 5.8gFat: 7.5gFiber: 6.5g

Video

Notes

Nutrition is an ingredient-based estimate for one-quarter of the batch, using 680 g trimmed raw Brussels sprouts, all the olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper. Optional Parmesan is excluded. Actual retained oil and serving sizes vary.
Instructional video: Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Love & Lemons, originally uploaded October 31, 2023. Its lemon-Parmesan finish also uses herbs; follow this card for the measured four-serving version.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use within 3 days. Reheat on a sheet pan at 350°F (175°C) until hot; the texture will be softer than freshly roasted sprouts.

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