Description
Smashed Brussel Sprouts are such a delicious and easy side dish. You will love this flavorful take on Brussels!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts (washed and trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (if using table salt, start with half)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. While they are boiling, fill a large bowl with water and ice. At the end of the cooking time, using a metal sieve, transfer the sprouts to the ice bath to stop them from cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain the sprouts very well. Put the Brussels sprouts on a paper towel and then pat very dry with a second paper towel. Transfer to a bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Then toss in the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
- Place the sprouts on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and very gently press down with the bottom of a drinking glass. It helps to move the glass back and forth as you gently apply pressure down. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Smashed Brussel Sprouts, Brussels sprouts, side dish, vegetarian recipe