The secret to making Brussels sprouts palatable to just about anyone: roasting. Roasting Brussels sprouts brings out their wonderful nutty flavor, plus it’s really easy to do. One brilliant bonus: the roasting process browns and crisps the outer leaves, turning them into crunchy chips to munch on straight out of the oven.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the ends off the brussels sprouts, and take off the flimsiest outer leaves before cutting the sprouts in half. Toss them in a large mixing bowl with the olive oil and salt.
2
Transfer the sprouts to a baking pan and place them in the oven. Roast until the outer leaves are slightly brown, about 20–30 minutes.
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During the last 4 minutes of roasting, add the pine nuts and currants to the pan and return to the oven.
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Then, remove the pan from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the brussels sprouts and serve.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings
Serving size
½ cup
Amount per serving
Calories101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g7%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium120mg6%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein4g
Potassium 0mg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
30brussels sprouts
1tspextra-virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
¼tspsalt, or to taste
¼cuppine nuts
¼cupdried currants or cranberries
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the ends off the brussels sprouts, and take off the flimsiest outer leaves before cutting the sprouts in half. Toss them in a large mixing bowl with the olive oil and salt.
2
Transfer the sprouts to a baking pan and place them in the oven. Roast until the outer leaves are slightly brown, about 20–30 minutes.
3
During the last 4 minutes of roasting, add the pine nuts and currants to the pan and return to the oven.
4
Then, remove the pan from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the brussels sprouts and serve.
AuthorLife and Health Network