Description
Savory garlic parmesan roasted brussels sprouts bring crisp edges and robust flavor to simple vegetables. Roasted with olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese, these brussels sprouts become a delectable side dish you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) Brussels sprouts
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsps olive oil (or melted butter)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400ºF with rack positioned centrally for uniform heat distribution.
- Vegetable Preparation: Trim woody stem ends of Brussels sprouts, halving each vertically to create uniform surfaces for even cooking.
- Baking Surface Setup: Prepare rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate cleaning.
- Moisture Removal: Pat Brussels sprouts completely dry using paper towels to ensure optimal caramelization during roasting.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, thoroughly coating each vegetable to maximize flavor absorption.
- Roasting Technique: Spread seasoned sprouts in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to promote crispy edges and consistent caramelization.
- Cooking Process: Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring color transformation until sprouts develop a rich golden-brown exterior with crispy, caramelized edges.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and transfer to serving dish, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and add a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat Brussels sprouts completely dry to achieve maximum caramelization and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Strategic Spacing: Spread sprouts in a single layer without touching to ensure crispy, golden-brown edges and even cooking.
- Seasoning Technique: Thoroughly coat each sprout in oil and seasonings using a gentle tumbling motion for consistent flavor distribution.
- Temperature Precision: Use a 400ºF oven with central rack placement to guarantee uniform roasting and optimal vegetable transformation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg