Smashed Brussels Sprouts: 1 Crunchy Veggie Trend
Crispy smashed Brussels sprouts are a fun and flavorful way to enjoy a vegetable side dish. This recipe takes simple Brussels sprouts, cooks them until tender, smashes them flat, and then roasts them until they are delightfully crispy and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 5-7 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the Brussels sprouts and let them cool slightly.
- Place the Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently smash each Brussels sprout flat.
- Drizzle the smashed Brussels sprouts with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Notes
- You can also make these in an air fryer at 380°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Feel free to add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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