Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Halved sprouts tossed in oil and roasted at a high heat for 25 minutes until crisp and caramelised at the edges. Four servings in 35 minutes.
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Storing and Planning Ahead
Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days; crisp in a hot oven.
Making Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Heat the oven to 220°C / 430°F with a large tray inside.
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Toss the sprouts with the oil, salt and pepper, and spread them cut-side down on the hot tray.
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Roast for 25 minutes, shaking once, until crisp and dark at the edges. Toss with the lemon juice and parmesan.
A Few Pointers
- Place them cut-side down.
- Do not crowd the tray.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes.
- Add lemon at the end.
Some Background
Most people who dislike sprouts have only had them boiled. Roasted at a high heat, they turn sweet and nutty, with crisp edges and a creamy middle, and are an entirely different vegetable.
Halve them through the stalk and toss in oil and salt. Put them cut-side down on a tray, since the flat face caramelises against the metal and gives that deep brown crust. Do not crowd the tray. Crowded sprouts steam and turn bitter.
Roast at 220°C for 25 minutes, shaking the tray once, until the outer leaves are dark and crisp. If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes.
Finish with lemon juice and parmesan while hot, so the cheese melts onto the leaves. Small, firm sprouts roast best. Remove any loose yellow outer leaves before cooking, and trim the stalk end. A drizzle of honey or balsamic vinegar in the last 5 minutes gives a sticky glaze, and crisp bacon adds a salty note.
What to Put Next to It
Roast turkey · Roast chicken · Baked ham · Mashed potato
Questions About Roasted Brussels Sprouts
How long does Roasted Brussels Sprouts take to make?
About 35 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Roasted Brussels Sprouts?
Place them cut-side down. Do not crowd the tray. If your oven runs hot, check at 18 minutes. Add lemon at the end.
What should I serve with Roasted Brussels Sprouts?
Roast turkey; Roast chicken; Baked ham; Mashed potato.
How should Roasted Brussels Sprouts be stored?
Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days; crisp in a hot oven.
Is Roasted Brussels Sprouts suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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