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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Learn how to make the best roasted Brussels sprouts with this classic recipe. They’re super-quick and simple to make, easy to customize with your favorite seasonings, and always so delicious.

The BEST Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Raise your hand if you love roasted Brussels sprouts!

Mega fan, right here. ♡ ♡ ♡

And now that Brussels sprouts season has officially rolled back around again, you can pretty much count on these being on the menu as often as possible in our little kitchen. We freaking love Brussels sprouts. Love to shred them up for salads, stuff them in tacos, stir them in with pastas and gnocchi, add them to stir-fries, sprinkle them on pizzas — you name it, I’ll find an excuse to add Brussels to it. But the vast majority of the time, I usually just keep things simple and cook them my favorite way — roasted Brussels sprouts made simply with olive oil, salt and pepper.

It’s the healthy, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free side dish that goes with just about anything. It’s easy to customize thousand different ways with your favorite seasonings or sauces. It’s ready to go with just 5 short minutes of prep time. And it always hits the spot.

So if any of you happen to be looking for tips on how to cook Brussels sprouts, here’s how I make them!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts Ingredients:

To make basic oven roasted Brussels sprouts, you will need:

  • Fresh Brussels sprouts: In general, the smaller they are, the sweeter they will be. The larger, the more they will taste like cabbage.
  • Olive oil: Or your preferred cooking oil.
  • Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper: We will use these liberally for seasoning! Although see below for ideas on additional seasonings/sauces you can also add.

How To Roast Brussels Sprouts

How To Cut Brussels Sprouts:

While your oven is pre-heating, give all of those sprouts a good rinse, and then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Pluck off and discard any outer leaves that are looking a little browned or wilty. Then trim off the tough ends and cut each sprout in half lengthwise, being sure to save any of the leaves that fall off (<– especially if you’re like me and love those crispy little charred pieces). If you would like a visual, here’s a quick 1-minute video for How To Cut Brussels Sprouts (3 Ways!).

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

How To Roast Brussels Sprouts:

To make oven roasted Brussels sprouts, simply:

  1. Toss with oil. You can either do this in a large mixing bowl or directly on the sheet pan itself — up to you.
  2. Arrange on the sheet pan. Spread the Brussels sprouts out in an even layer on your sheet pan.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Brussels sprouts liberally with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Give them a flip. Then go around and flip over each of the Brussels sprouts so that they are cut-side-down. If any of the leaves come loose, don’t worry — just nestle them in around the Brussels.
  5. Roast. Then pop them in the oven and cook until the Brussels sprouts are browned a bit on the top and bottom, and any of those loose leaves are nice and crispy.
  6. Season. Remove from the oven, and give them a final taste-test. If they still need more salt and pepper, sprinkle a bit more on. Then serve warm and enjoy!

How To Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Possible Variations:

Want to add some extra seasoning to your roasted Brussels sprouts beyond the usual S&P? Consider adding:

  • Dry seasoning mixes: Feel free to sprinkle on any other seasoning blends that you love, such as:
  • Fun salts and peppers: I really love sprinkling mine with smoked sea salt. But any fun seasoned salts or peppers would be great here.
  • Citrus: Fresh citrus juice (i.e. lemon, lime, orange) and/or grated citrus peel is always a winner.
  • Vinaigrettes: This is a great use for leftover salad dressing, or you can whip up a quick homemade vinaigrette to toss with your sprouts either before or after roasting. I’m also a big fan of drizzling on a thick glaze for balsamic Brussels sprouts.
  • Fresh Herbs: Any number of fresh herbs would be delicious mixed in, such as chopped rosemary, sage, cilantro, parsley, basil, thyme, or oregano.
  • Cheese: Grated Parmesan is always a winner with baked Brussels sprouts. Or feel free to sprinkle on some crumbled soft cheeses, such as goat, feta, or blue cheese too.
  • Nuts: Pine nuts, chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans, almonds, or pepitas would be delicious additions.
  • Bacon: If you eat meat, crumbled bacon bits taste heavenly with roasted Brussels.

Basically, there are countless ways that you can customize your sprouts. So have fun experimenting, and happy roasting this Brussels sprouts season!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 -8 servings 1x

Description

My favorite way to make classic roasted Brussels sprouts.  See notes above for ideas on how to customize yours with different seasonings or sauces if you would like.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Spread the Brussels sprouts out on a large baking sheet and drizzle with the oil.  Toss until the Brussels sprouts are evenly coated, then spread them out in an even layer on the baking sheet.  Sprinkle evenly with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper, to taste.  Then go around and flip each of the Brussels so that they are cut-side-down.
  3. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are lightly charred and crisp on the outside and toasted on the bottoms.  (Be sure to keep an eye on your sprouts while baking, though, since different ovens and different sized sprouts may affect baking time.  Any loose leaves will also get charred and crispy.)
  4. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper, if necessary.
  5. Serve warm.

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84 comments on “Roasted Brussels Sprouts”

  1. Found some large brussels which were a perfect size for this recipe, once halved. I grated some hard cheese and sprinkled pinenuts over them halfway through cooking and served them up to guests. A great success, thank you.






  2. This was my first Time eating brussels sprouts since 1980. I was totally Surprised that brussels sprouts could taste this good!!!






  3. I put 3 stars but honestly did not like them. Guess I am too used to having them boiled until “just” cooked with s/p and a little butter… plain for me. I didnt like the burnt taste but do realize that many people like them that way. Leftover boiled or steamed b.sprouts are good fried up with leftover boiled potatoes, similar to bubble and squeak.






  4. It would be nice to know the oven temp! Did I miss it?






  5. Like the crunchy bits that the single leaves brings
    Added garlic






  6. I absolutely love this recipe. It’s my go to for Brussels! People who don’t even like Brussel sprouts love these.






  7. I added 2 gloves of garlic, finely chopped fresh rosemary and 2 grated potatoes; it turned out awesome! I’ve never had roasted Brussels sprouts before, always steamed and I never enjoy eating them. These tasted fabulous. Would like to add some pancetta and pine nuts next time! Thanks for the recipe.

  8. Mine turned out mostly black, rather than looking like yours…my fault, because I was not keeping an eye on them like I should. But it might be good to mention the size you used in your recipe, so that others don’t have this experience. I suspect mine were much smaller than yours. I will use this recipe again in the future. Simple and tasty (those that didn’t turn out burnt). Thanks.






  9. Perfect on it’s own and especially with Turkey dinner.






  10. Twenty years back when I didn’t know what to do with Brussel sprouts, and it was the first time I had ever seem this vegetable, I cooked it in my regular Indian way of cooking vegetables. The result was so disgusting that I swore not to ever buy this vegetable. Then later I bought a frozen prepared Brussel sprout pack. Even my husband who can eat just about anything could barely swallow it.
    Twenty years later I overcame my dislike and decided to give this vegetable another chance. Thankfully, I tried this recipe. The result is that I can’t get enough of this. I have been eating it every day for a week. I am now dreaming about even growing br sprouts next summer. Even my son asked for more once he agreed to taste it. Thank you so much for this recipe. Thanks to you, this has become one of my most favourite vegetables. Can’t rave enough about it. I followed the basic recipe without any modifications. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️






  11. One of our favorite veggie dish! We could eat it every day!