Description
Discover the joy of Easy Smashed Brussel Sprouts—a perfect blend of crispy texture and savory flavor! These delightful bites are not only simple to make but also elevate any meal, making them an ideal side dish for both special occasions and weeknight dinners. Roasted to golden perfection and finished with a splash of lemon juice, these irresistible morsels will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the Brussels sprouts, trim the tough stems, and slice them in half.
- In a large bowl, toss the halved sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place each sprout cut-side down. Gently smash each sprout using a sturdy spatula or fork until they are about half an inch thick.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg