I know. Brussels Sprouts. I am aware that you may harbor profound brussels sprout-related anxiety and disgust, but please– are they really so bad? Well, when you boil or steam them, yes. They really are that bad. But try your oven. These come out crispy and salty, and, as long as you aren’t struck by close-minded aversion, you just might enjoy them.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Prep
- trim the ends
- peel off the gnarly looking leaves from the outside of each sprout
- slice in half
Season
- toss in olive oil
- strew with freshly cracked black pepper
- sprinkle very liberally with coarse sea salt
Bake
- spread out on a cookie sheet
- bake at 400 degrees
- start checking them at 30 minutes (I like mine charred so I bake them for 40)
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I’m trying to keep an open mind, really I am. But WHY do you always pick veggies that I think I hate. You got me eating kale so…who knows…
“profound brussels sprout-related anxiety and disgust”…What? I’m an omnivore and I’d probably count pan-fried or roasted brussel sprouts among my 20 favorite foods. You don’t know what your missing! Delish!
Corina- Funny you should ask, I actually purposely try to find ways to enjoy foods that I find “challenging.” Just don’t skimp on the sea salt
Chester- That’s what’s so funny. So many people think they are so gross. I think they’ve been scared off by over-cooked and under-seasoned sprouts in the past. But now that I’ve leaned how to cook them, they’re one of our favorite side dishes.
I’m interested in trying them pan-fried now…
I LOVE Brussels sprouts with a passion! And this is how I always make mine, you can’t beat that caramelized, crunchy, salty finish!
I am so glad you wrote about Brussels sprout, I think it is most misunderstood vegetable. This is lovely recipe.
Pam, misunderstood is the perfect word. I certainly had no idea and now I really love them. Like Gree said, “caramelized, crunchy, salty finish”. Yum!
oooh YES! My boyfriend and I are intense lovers of the brussel sprout. For this broil method we actually confetti cut the sprouts so more of them get crunchy! And then you can use them as a bed for meat. In another method, we split them in half, boil them for 2 minutes, blanch and then pan fry to get the caramelization on that flat side. YUMMMY!!!
I absolutely cannot eat brussel sprouts any other way b/c this is my fav. I make them all the time! (well, when i can get the at the store!!)
I adore Brussels Sprouts!! Never understood why people harbor such a dislike for them, they are sooo tasty and super good for you! Great recipe!!
I absolutely love brussels sprouts. And my favorite part about roasting them in the oven is the little charred leaves (I like to call them brussels sprouts chips) that are crispy and delicious.
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