Description
Crispy roasted brussels sprouts bring garden-fresh flavor and golden-brown crunch to dinner tables everywhere. Nutty olive oil, sea salt, and high-heat roasting combine to elevate these mini cabbages into a side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash brussels sprouts under cool running water, meticulously removing any damaged outer leaves and trimming stem ends.
- Slice each sprout vertically in half, ensuring uniform thickness to guarantee consistent roasting and crisp texture.
- Transfer brussels sprouts to a spacious mixing vessel, drizzling generously with extra virgin olive oil, then generously season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Carefully distribute seasoned sprouts across a rimmed baking sheet, positioning them cut-side downward to maximize caramelization and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Position sheet in preheated 425°F oven, roasting for approximately 22-27 minutes until edges turn deep golden brown and surfaces develop a delightful crackly exterior.
- Midway through roasting, gently rotate baking sheet to ensure uniform browning and prevent potential burning of smaller pieces.
- Extract from oven when sprouts display rich mahogany edges and feel tender when pierced with a fork, signaling perfect roasted doneness.
- Allow sprouts to rest momentarily on baking sheet, permitting residual heat to enhance final crispiness before transferring to serving platter.
Notes
- Ensure brussels sprouts are completely dry before roasting to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Use high-heat neutral oil like avocado or grapeseed for extra crunch and golden edges without burning.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet by leaving space between sprouts, which allows proper air circulation and helps develop crispy exterior.
- Experiment with additional flavor boosters like garlic powder, smoked paprika, balsamic vinegar, or grated parmesan cheese for variety and enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg