Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe is the perfect easy and healthy side dish that’s on the table in under 30 minutes and perfect for the holidays! Learn how to roast Brussels sprouts so they taste delicious!

 

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

Brussels sprouts might just be our favourite vegetable of all time. But it wasn’t always that way – and if you’ve ever had boiled Brussels sprouts you’ll know exactly why. These Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the BEST way to enjoy these delicious green veggies, and if you’re a Brussels sprouts-hater, we’ll almost guarantee this recipe will change your opinion!

Here are just a few reasons we love this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe!

1. It’s HEALTHY – Brussels sprouts are a delicious green veggie that are healthy, light, and low in calories.
2. It’s EASY to MAKE – With a few simple ingredients, you can take mushy green veggies to a whole new level.
3. It’s ON THE TABLE FAST – They’re the perfect side dish for grilled meats and even for a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner, and they are on your table in under 30 minutes from start to finish!
4. It has so much FLAVOUR – Roasting vegetables gives them SO much delicious flavour, texture, and colour. Add seasonings to the roasting process or garnish with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Follow these tips to make the BEST Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe!

It is important to use olive oil to coat the Brussels sprouts to allow for proper roasting and caramelizing. Without oil, the sprouts soften and dry out.

Cut the Brussels sprouts, in half to allow them to crisp up while cooking. If there are larger sprouts they should be quartered to be the same size as the others so they cook evenly.

When the Brussels sprouts are crowded in a baking dish, they do not have room for the edges to caramelize and become crisp – they end up steaming and becoming soft. Make sure the sprouts have room.

Make sure to toss the Brussels sprouts well in the olive oil mixture to help caramelize the sprouts during the roasting process.

Brussels sprouts taste delicious seasoned with salt and black pepper and sprinkled with garlic powder. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

If you are having trouble with this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe, follow the solutions we recommend below.

The sprouts can be dry when there is not enough oil to coat them while roasting. The oil is needed to make them crispy.

The Brussels sprouts become soft and soggy when they are too crowded in the baking dish. Give the Brussels sprouts room in the dish to roast instead of steam.

Space is needed for Brussels sprouts to cook evenly. When sprouts are crowded together, they steam instead of roast. Brussels sprouts will cook unevenly (some cooked through while others are hard) when their sizes are inconsistent.

Brussels sprouts become bitter when they are over-cooked. Don’t bake them too long or at too high of a temperature, which can lead to a bitter taste. Follow the bake time and the baking temperature for delicious Brussels sprouts.

You’ll need these kitchen items on hand to make this roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe (paid links):

• mixing bowls
• measuring cups and spoons
• Silicone Spatula
• Cutting Board
• chef’s knife
• Grater
• 9-inch by 13-inch (or equivalent) baking dish

To make this roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe, you will need these ingredients (paid links):

• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts about 1 kilogram
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt more or less, to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for flavour and colour
• Parmesan cheese (optional) for garnish, after roasting

Try these variations for alternate flavours depending on your tastes and preferences.

1. Honey and Balsamic Vinegar – Drizzle the oven roasted Brussels sprouts with honey and balsamic vinegar for a sweet and tangy flavour.
2. Lemon and Thyme – After roasting, use the zest of a lemon and toss in fresh thyme leaves.
3. Goat Cheese and Cranberries – Crumble goat cheese and dried cranberries over the roasted Brussels sprouts for a sweet and tart, creamy side dish.
4. Maple and Mustard – Mix maple syrup and Dijon mustard with the olive oil before tossing in the Brussels sprouts. It makes a sweet and spicy glaze and gives a delicious flavour after roasting.
5. Pistachios and Cranberries – Try our recipe Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions, Cranberries and Pistachios.

We hope you love this oven roasted Brussels sprouts recipe as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite holiday side dish? We’d love to know!  

• Maple Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Rustic Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Bacon Dressing
• Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad
• Healthy Butternut Squash Pasta
• Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
• Rosemary Dill Roasted Potatoes

Watch the video below to see exactly how we make this great side dish. You can find more delicious recipe videos on our YouTube channel