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Speared brussels sprout on a fork with more sprouts in the background on a plate.
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Easy Mashed and Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

If you haven’t already met this tiny looking cabbage, you should.
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • ⅕ lb Brussels sprouts
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Parchment paper on a ready baking sheet.
  • In a large pot, combine water and salt with the Brussels sprouts. Cook until they are bright green and very tender (about 10 minutes). Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. When Brussels sprouts are done cooking, add to ice water to cool off and then drain.
    4 cups water, 1 Tbsp salt, ⅕ lb Brussels sprouts
    Washed brussels sprouts in a bowl.
  • Toss blanched Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    1 clove garlic,, 2 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
    Brussels sprouts with spices and garlic in a bowl.
  • Spread Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and with a jar or cup and press down to smash each Brussel sprout.
    Mashing brussels sprouts with a glass cup.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top.
    1 Tbsp parmesan cheese,
    ready to bake mashed brussels sprouts with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake until the bottoms of the sprouts are crispy (about 20 minutes.)
    Roasted brussels sprouts on a baking tray.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Garnish with parsley or cilantro on top. 
  • Garlic can be substituted with garlic powder. 
  • Best served fresh, but can be reheated with some olive oil in pan. 

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2073mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg