These Garlic Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts are an easy side dish that will have any green veggie hater changing their minds! Great for your holiday spread, or to jazz up a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!
Watch how to make these Garlic Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts (1 min)
Oh, Brussels sprouts. We hate to love them, and love to hate them. And I am perpetually forgetting that silent s on brussels.
Let’s face it, hese baby cabbages have a bad run in with the law of good tasting vegetables. Their reputation of being mushy, bitter gas bombs does no justice for how delicious they can be. It’s all in how you cook ’em, baby.
My rule of thumb for cooking veggies? When in doubt, roast ’em..out. The oven has the power to turn mushy gas bombs into bomb-diggity brussels.
What’s the deal with smashed brussels sprouts? Well, potatoes get smashed, mashed, whipped, and the like, so why let them have all the fun? Cruciferous veggies deserve some fun too you know.
..Okay well the REAL reason is for my selfish gain. Those crispy layers. Smashed brussels sprouts have more surface area, which means more layers to crispy up golden brown in the oven. Mmmmm…
And it’s a great way to take out my frustrations and stress on tiny green vegetables. It’s therapeutic.
Money Saving Tips for these Smashed Brussels Sprouts:
- Buy Whole Cheese: The pre-grated stuff is convenient, but more expensive. Per pound, the pre-grated cheeses cost more, and often contain added fillers and preservatives. Look for small pieces or containers of fresh parmesan, and grate it yourself with a microplane or the small side of your cheese grater. Save the rinds to flavor soups too!
- Shop the Farmer’s Market: Not only are they the freshest, but often times the cheapest when it comes to brussels sprouts. If you don’t have a farmer’s market nearby, you can still usually find fresh brussels sprouts in most supermarkets.
More veggie recipes:
Ginger Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
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Garlic Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add brussels sprouts and 1 cup of water.
- Microwave covered on high for 8-10 minutes, or until all brussels sprouts are tender.
- Drain water, and add remaining ingredients to bowl.
- Toss to coat.
- Spread brussels sprouts on a baking sheet, and press down on each with the back of a wooden spoon to flatten.
- Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until browned.
- Category: vegetables, side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Keywords: brussels sprouts, vegetables, roasted, parmesan, garlic, oven, baked
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