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.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Unit | Name | Link | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | brussels sprouts | |||
| 1 | teaspoon | extra-virgin olive oil | ||
| ¼ | teaspoon | salt, or to taste | ||
| ¼ | cup | pine nuts | ||
| ¼ | cup | dried currants or cranberries |
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- During the last 4 minutes of roasting, add the pine nuts and currants to the pan and return to the oven.
- Then, remove the pan from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the brussels sprouts and serve.
Prep Time: 20-30 minutes Serving Size: 6-8 servings
