How to make the best ever roasted Brussels Sprouts
Whoever said Brussels sprouts were boring never tasted THE BEST EVER ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS! Deliciously tender on the inside, golden and caramelised on the outside. This has got to be the easiest and quickest recipe for getting perfectly sweet sprouts every time.
WARNING: They are totally addictive!
So I know that growing up Brussel sprouts were typically associated with the vegetable we all loved to hate. Not anymore! Say goodbye to over-boiled, bland and bitter sprouts.
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This simple Brussels sprouts recipe only take 5 minutes to prep and the end result is sweet, golden, caramelised bites of goodness!
I’m really hooked on these at the moment. In fact I think I may have a Brussels sprouts addiction!
The crunchy outer leaves are my favourite. I pick them off the tray as soon as they come out of the oven and It’s just like eating chips.
It’s such a versatile side just like French style peas as they literally go with everything! Steak, fish, chicken or my personal favourite; succulent roast pork with crispy crackling. I even make these if we are having pasta for dinner so we can get in some more greens.
Brussels Sprouts
These leafy greens are part of the Brassicaceae family (also known as cruciferous vegetables) which are closely linked to cauliflower, kale, broccoli and other green leafy vegetables.
Clearly they also part of the cabbage family and they resemble mini cabbages.
According to Wikipedia.com Brussels sprouts have been around since the 5th century and may have gotten their name from their popularity in Brussels, Belgium.
Benefits of eating Brussels Sprouts
Apart from being totally cute, these leafy greens have many health benefits. So if you need more reasons to eat Brussels sprouts then here it is:
- Great source of fibre.
- Rich in antioxidants
- High in nutrients
- Rich in vitamin K
- High in vitamin C
- Good source of Omega-3 fatty acids
How to prepare Brussels sprouts
Start by cutting off the ends of the sprout with a sharp kitchen knife and remove any damaged outside leaves.
Rinse the sprouts well under cold water to remove any dirt then drain and pat dry with paper towel.
Halve the sprouts and quarter any larger ones.
Place on a baking tray, drizzle over olive oil or use an olive oil sprayer for more even coverage. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
If there are some loose leaves you can peal these off and place them on your baking tray. The loose leaves come out wonderfully crispy when cooked!
Tips for the best Brussels sprouts
Turn up the heat! They cook best under high heat as it takes the bitterness out, leaving you with sweet and crispy Brussels Sprouts. 200 degrees Celsius is great.
Dry your sprouts well; for best results, after you wash the sprouts, drain them and then gently pat dry with a paper towel or a clean tea towel. This is going to give you really crisp and crunchy sprouts.
Serve immediately: be sure to serve these beauties up fresh from the oven as they will lose some of the crispiness when they go cold.
Flavour variations
As like many Mrsfoodiemumma recipes this is going to give you a great base for making the best crispy Brussels sprouts.
Once you have this technique down pat you can experiment with different ingredients and flavour combinations to add to the Brussel sprouts.
Here are a few to get you started:
- Add a handful of grated parmesan
- Slice up some pancetta
- Experiment with different nuts such as pine nuts, almonds and hazelnuts
- Fresh herbs like rosemary, parley and basil
- Honey glazed; drizzle over a tablespoon of honey
- Zesty sprouts; sprinkle the zest of one lemon and once the sprouts are cooked, add a good squeeze of lemon juice.
How long do they keep
Brussels sprouts will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Store them in an airtight container and re heat in the grill or microwave.
This roasted Brussels sprout recipe is a favourite in our family and a great way to get the kids to eat their greens. Give them a go and they are sure to become popular at your house too.
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Tools to make the job easier
Robert Welch Signature Kitchen Knife
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 400 g Brussells sprouts
- 2 tbs olive oil
- pinch of salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200°Line a baking tray/sheet pan with baking paper
- Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and remove any damaged outside leaves.
- Rinse the sprouts well under cold water to remove any dirt then drain and pat dry with paper towel.
- Halve the sprouts and quarter any larger ones.
- Place on a baking tray, drizzle over olive oil and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
haven’t heard of this, but it looks delicious.
can’t wait to try it in my home.
thanks for sharing!
No worries 🙂
Looks delicious. Will try this for sure
Thank you!!!
In love with this recipe . Will definitely try it out
Thank-you Tania 🙂