Side Dishes

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

I was on the hunt for a great roasted brussel sprout recipe that emulated a dish I’d had at a fabulous local restaurant (sadly, Prime was a casualty of COVID).  Our family was never really a fan of brussel sprouts, but it only took one well-made delicious dish to change our tune.  After scouring different recipes and some trial and error, I’ve settled into this as our family favorite.
My family prefers their brussel sprouts on the crispier side, so adjust accordingly.  Here’s the clear winner:
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Brussel sprouts (1/4-1/3C per person)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt (sea salt preferred, but not necessary)
  • Pepper 
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated preferred
  • Garlic – optional 
  • Balsamic glaze (I think this is the secret that takes it to the next level)

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry brussel sprouts  (Hot tip:  Choose bright green tightly compacted sprouts.  Smaller ones tend to be sweeter.)
  2. Trim brussel sprout bottoms and if not tightly compacted, peel outer leaves.
  3. Cut brussel sprouts evenly sized and put in bowl
  4. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, (minced garlic, if desired), some of the parmesan cheese and toss to coat.  Evenly coat the brussel sprouts for best results.
  5. Transfer brussel sprouts onto a baking sheet cut side down on the pan.  If going for a crispier effect, don’t overcrowd the pan.
  6. Roast for 30 minutes or until crispy brown and carmelized on the outside.
  7. Add Balsamic glaze and more parmesan cheese, toss and serve while hot.

Notes

(Hot tip:  For crisper results, do not use a glass baking dish with high sides.  It will allow moisture to get trapped in your pan and will steam your brussel sprouts instead of roast.)

Parmesan Broccoli

I was never a girl who really liked her “trees”, but this simple and yummy recipe turned me into a huge fan.  This is such an easy recipe and takes little time to do.  Winner!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Broccoli florets (1 large bag)
  • 1 T Olive Oil
  • 1 T Garlic, minced (if desired)
  • ¼  C Parmesan Cheese
  • Pinch of Salt

Method
 

  1. Line baking sheet with foil and drizzle olive oil onto pan using a paper towel to spread evenly.
  2. In a large bowl, add broccoli, olive oil and salt to taste.  Toss broccoli with spoon until coated.  Pour broccoli on prepared baking sheet into an even layer.  Use spatula to scrape bowl and drizzle contents over broccoli.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until broccoli is cooked through.  Before serving, sprinkle broccoli with parmesan cheese.  Voila!

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