Description
Transform ordinary Brussels sprouts into an extraordinary side dish with this Easy Smashed Brussels Sprouts recipe. Featuring crispy edges and tender centers, these flavorful morsels will impress even the pickiest eaters at your table. Perfect for any gathering, these delightful sprouts are drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with parmesan, and finished with a splash of lemon juice. Get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half.
- Boil the halved Brussels sprouts in salted water until fork-tender (8-10 minutes). Drain well.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place each half cut-side down and gently smash them to about ½ inch thick.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the sprouts.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese while hot, and add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg