Roasted Toasted Brussel Sprouts

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This is a great winter side dish prepared to bring out the wonderful flavor of the Brussel sprouts and roasted garlic.  Brussel sprouts are part of the Brassicacease vegetable family and are recognized as a nutrient dense food promoting health by providing carotenoids, tocopherol, and folic acid.  They are high in vitamin B1 thiamine, vitamin B6 pyridoxine, vitamin C and vitamin K and minerals iron, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus.  The garlic and the walnuts also add to the nutrient density of this dish by providing manganese, selenium, and omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid. With all these good nutrients, this dish is healthy and tasty!

Ingredients (Serves 6)

  1. 1 pound fresh, clean, dry Brussel Sprouts

  2. 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

  3. 25 Whole Garlic cloves peeled and about the same size

  4. 1 tsp Kosher salt

  5. 1/2 cup raw Walnuts

  6. 1/2 fresh lemon for juice at the end of baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven at 350*

  2. Cut off the bottoms of the Brussel Sprouts and slice in half

  3. Throw in the Garlic

  4. Toss with the Oil and the salt

  5. Put on metal baking sheet with all sprouts facing downward

  6. After baking for 15 minutes stir and turn as many Sprouts over as possible

  7. Add the Walnuts and bake another 15 minutes

  8. After removing from the oven, sprinkle with the half of lemon

Notes

  1. If the Walnuts are already toasted, just add the last five minutes.

  2. Another version; Drizzle with balsamic vinegar glaze after placing in serving dish

By Renee Matthews MS RDN

Healthy Recipes, Side Dish, VeggiesRenee Matthews2 Comments