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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Sweet, nutty and smokey with a dash of tangy lemon.
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Cooking for a Crowd

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Platter of tender brussels sprout halves.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: 6 Cups
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Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds Brussels sprouts
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Rinse and trim Brussels sprouts. Cut large Brussels sprouts in half from top to bottom Leave small Brussels sprouts whole.
  4. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with the oil, salt and pepper.
  5. Place Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a large baking sheet.  Lining the baking sheet with foil or baking parchment will help with clean-up.
  6. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once after 10 to 15 minutes.  Sprouts should be tender and browned.
  7. Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try adding other seasonings with the lemon juice such as red pepper flakes or parmesan cheese.

Comments

If you don't like brussel sprouts, this recipe will change your mind.  It is delicious!  I substituted lemon pepper (1/2 teaspoon) for the salt and pepper called for and left out the lemon juice (I didn't have a lemon).  

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