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Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

American 4 servings 10 minutes prep 35 minutes cook Easy

Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The secret is high heat and patience.

vegetables vegetarian vegan healthy side-dish

Ingredients

  • Brussels sprouts (1.5 lbs)
  • olive oil (3 tbsp)
  • salt (1 tsp)
  • black pepper (1/2 tsp, freshly ground)
  • balsamic vinegar (1 tbsp)
  • lemon juice (1 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Trim Brussels sprouts and cut in half lengthwise. Remove any loose or damaged outer leaves.
  3. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet, cut side down. Make sure they're not crowded.
  5. Roast for 20 minutes, then flip each sprout and roast for another 15 minutes until deeply browned and crispy.
  6. Optional: toss with balsamic vinegar or lemon juice just before serving.
  7. Serve immediately while still crispy.