Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Oven roasted brussel sprouts have an amazing rustic and comforting taste. They are crispy on the outside, and perfectly crunchy on the inside. They are perfectly caramelized and slightly sweet, and savory. Roasted brussel sprouts are an excellent side dish for any meaty type dish such as steak, turkey, chicken, or ham. They act as a wonderful companion to creamy béchamel dishes. It is a tremendous side dish to many dishes, and is perfect for any holiday or any regular day.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussel sprouts
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste optional
Instructions
- Place cast iron skillet in the oven on lower rack. Preheat oven and cast-iron skillet to 400 F.
- Cut the ends off the brussel sprouts, then cut each brussel sprout in half the long way.
- Add the brussel sprouts into a medium bowl. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over them. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper to taste and give them a quick mix. Make sure that every piece of brussel sprout is coated with oil.
- Place the brussel sprouts onto the preheated cast iron skillet. Arrange them so that each brussel sprout half is touching the hot cast-iron pan.
- Place into the oven on lower rack and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Drizzle with about a couple teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil. Serve as a side dish with roasted turkey, chicken, steak, or anything you can imagine.
