Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
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Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic is a super easy to make and delicious side dish recipe. The brussels turn dark and crispy on the outside and creamy inside. With some roasted garlic and a squeeze of lemon they are totally addictive!
Do you see those little nuggets up there? They are brussels sprouts heaven. The outer leaves are dark and crispy while the insides are soft and creamy.
They are also THE EASIEST side dish ever. ā no exaggeration!
Why you need to make whole roasted brussels sprouts with garlic
- Roasting brussels whole turns them into little balls of magic. Crispy on the outside and soft inside. Pure deliciousness.
- They require almost zero prep and no hands-on cooking. Read: they cook themselves. If you can open a bag of Mann's Brussels Sprouts then you can make these.
- One bite of lemony brussels with a piece of roasted garlic will put a smile on your face. #guaranteed
- They are a no-brainer, healthy recipe that you can serve to literally anyone. These brussels are vegan, whole30, gluten-free, low-carb and all thoseĀ other ways thatĀ someone we know (raise your hand!) eats these days. WholeĀ roasted brusselsĀ sprouts with garlic is a recipe we'll all love.
How to make garlic brussels sprouts
These garlic brussels sprouts are made with roasted garlic. Cause roasted garlic is EVERYTHING!
- Open your bag of Mann's Brussels Sprouts and pour the brussels onto a baking sheet. Toss with some oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the top off a head of garlic and pop it on the baking tray. Cut a lemon in half and nestle the halves between the brussels. Sprinkle a little extra oil, salt, and pepper over the lemon and garlic.
- Roast roast roast.
- Now squeeze the soft garlic cloves out of their papery skins and squeeze the lemon over the brussels and ā¦
EAT!
See how amazingly easy that was?
Serve garlic roasted brussels sprouts for the holidays
Whole roasted brussels sprouts with garlic are the PERFECT side dish for your holiday table. Bonus: they can be made ahead of time.
If you're making them for Thanksgiving or Christmas, cook them ahead of time for 30 minutes then take them out of the oven. Let them cool, cover the pan with plastic wrap, then put them in your fridge. When the turkey comes out of the oven, remove the plastic wrap and put them back into the oven to warm and finish cooking.
By the time the turkey rests for 15 minutes, your brussels will be ready to go!
Make roasted garlic brussels for dinner
My favorite way to serve these brussels is with chicken and a big salad. It ticks all the boxes for me: easy to make, healthy, and delicious. You could easily sub a piece of salmon or even some tofu.
I simply season some chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and whatever spice blend I find in my spice rack then put them on the tray with the brussels after 15 minutes.
If I'm extra hungry, I'll throw some mini potatoes (cut in half) on the tray with the brussels when they go into the oven. They'll cook in the same amount of time. Easy!
Make a super simple salad (or pick one of Mann's Nourish Bowls or a Veggie Slaw) and you've just made yourself a crazy easy and crazy delicious dinner. Win!!
Easy Brussels Sprouts Recipes:
- Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
- Coconut Oil Fried Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Chili, and Lime ā a personal favorite!
- Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds and Balsamic
- Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Walnuts, and Apricots
- Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the whole brussels sprouts on the baking sheet and toss with the oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne.1 Ā½ lb brussels sprouts, 2 teaspoons olive oil, Ā½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper, Ā¼ teaspoon cayenne
- Add the lemon halves (cut side up) and the garlic to the baking sheet and drizzle with a little oil.1 head garlic, 1 lemon
- Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, tossing the brussels halfway through.
- Let the garlic cool for a couple of minutes and then squeeze the cloves from the skin. Transfer the brussels to a serving dish, sprinkle with the roasted garlic, and squeeze the lemon over the top.
Nutrition
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I love one pot meals especially when itās my wok. Easy peasy and my family will love all the flavors. Great recipe. I canāt wait to make it for my family!
One pot is the best isn’t it?
Super tasty! I followed the recipe for Greek Lemon Potatoes and then added brussels sprouts when I was about halfway finished cooking the potatoes. I will definitely make this recipe again!
That’s wonderful to hear!
I made these for Christmas dinner and everyone raved about them. I cooked them half way then finished them after the turkey. Will make them again!
I’m so happy to hear they were a hit!
I made these today, trying out the recipe before Christmas since everyone is expecting me to bring the Brussels sprouts. This recipe looked easy and good. The good thing about this recipe is that these are certainly the easiest Brussels sprouts iāve made. They were tender all the way through at 40 minutes and were appropriately charred, not too black.
I would also say, if you do not have a winner recipe for Brussels sprouts, this one would surely work, with one exception. I found that after squeezing on the roasted lemon, that made the sprouts taste like fish! So I would likely not add that next time. And they needed more salt, quite a bit more salt.
There is a Brussels sprouts recipe from Americaās test kitchen that I use. It does take more time but it is the best. A lot can be done ahead of time but if you want the best Brussels sprouts, that would be my recommendation. Even the little kids happily gobble them up and ask for more.
I’ve definitely never experienced that before! Not sure what happened with your brussels or lemon. š
Hi Kristen! I love your blog!
Can I use frozen Brussels sprouts?
Awww thanks Mel! I wish I could tell you but I’ve never cooked with frozen brussels before so I don’t know how they cook. I’m sorry!
I’m cooking them with frozen sprouts right now. I imagine it will loose something, but heck, the roasted garlic will make up for it, I’m sure! I can’t wait to try the recipe with fresh sprouts!
How did it turn out with frozen brussels?
I love brussel sprouts! These look absolutely amazing! love your blog and thank you for sharing this recipe!
Thank you so much! I hope you love them as much as I do!