Roasted brussel sprouts with shallots and balsamic vinegar

Q: Why are my roasted brussel sprouts not crispy?

If you want your roasted Brussels sprouts to be seriously crispy, you need to crank up the heat. Roasting at a low temperature wont allow them to brown properly, so you want to get that oven nice and hot before tossing in your baking sheet. Follow this tip: Roast Brussels sprouts at a minimum of 400°F.

Q: How do you get the bitterness out of roasted brussel sprouts?

but we do know that salt takes down the bitterness of Brussels sprouts. Its not entirely clear how or why salt counters bitterness, but it does. Make sure you salt Brussels sprouts at the beginning of the cooking process. And then go in with a good pinch of sea salt or kosher salt before serving.

Q: Should I par boil brussel sprouts before roasting?

Brussels sprouts are quite dense little vegetables, so parboiling them gives you a headstart on the cooking process. It is especially helpful for dishes involving grilled or roasted Brussels sprouts, because it softens them in the middle.

Slivered brussels sprouts and shallots caramelize, getting crisp and golden if you roast them at high heat. A dash of Worcestershire and a drizzle of lemon juice add just enough tang and acidity to round them out, without obscuring their natural sweetness. If you’re not cooking for a crowd, feel free to halve the recipe and use one baking sheet. Serve these as a simple side dish to roast meats or fish, or use it to top a grain bowl, adding a fried or jammy egg for protein.

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Caramelized shallots and crispy bacon impart big flavor to these shredded Brussels sprouts topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds. To make this dish vegetarian, you can omit the bacon and sauté the shallots in olive oil instead. To ensure it’s Whole30 compliant, look for bacon that doesn’t contain sugar.
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Yield: 8 to 10 servings

2pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced ¼-inch thick
3shallots, sliced ¼-inch thick (about 1 cup)
½cup extra-virgin olive oil
1teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
8thyme sprigs
2garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste
1½teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from ½ lemon), plus more to taste
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Step 1
Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, toss together brussels sprouts, shallots, olive oil and salt. Evenly divide brussels sprouts mixture between two rimmed 13-by-18-inch baking sheets, spreading everything into one layer. Top with thyme sprigs.
Step 2
Roast, stirring once, until brussels sprouts and shallots are tender, golden and lightly charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together garlic, Worcestershire and lemon juice.
Step 4
As soon as brussels sprouts emerge from oven, immediately drizzle with Worcestershire dressing, tossing to combine. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice, or Worcestershire if needed. Top with grated Parmesan if you like and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

Produce

2 lbs Brussels sprouts

4 cloves Garlic

3 Shallots, peeled and thickly sliced, about a cup, large

Condiments

2 2/3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Baking & Spices

1 Pepper

1 Salt

Oils & Vinegars

2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin

Nuts & Seeds

1/2 cup Walnuts

Other

3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

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Caramelized shallots and crispy bacon impart big flavor to these shredded Brussels sprouts topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds. To make this dish vegetarian, you can omit the bacon and sauté the shallots in olive oil instead. To ensure it’s Whole30 compliant, look for bacon that doesn’t contain sugar.

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3 slices bacon, no added nitrates or nitrites, chopped
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3 tbsp roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
3 small shallots, thinly sliced
½ tsp sea salt, divided
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
¼ tsp ground black pepper
3 tbsp roasted, salted pumpkin seeds

To a large skillet on medium, add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and fat has rendered, 6 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallots to skillet and season with ⅛ tsp salt and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium; add Brussels sprouts and ⅛ tsp salt and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add vinegar and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until Brussels sprouts are wilted. Season with remaining ¼ tsp salt and pepper.
Transfer to a serving bowl; top with reserved bacon and seeds.

Serving Size ¼ of recipe
Calories 178
Carbohydrate Content 14 g
Cholesterol Content 14 mg
Fat Content 11 g
Fiber Content 5 g
Protein Content 8 g
Saturated Fat Content 3 g
Sodium Content 421 mg
Sugar Content 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat Content 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat Content 3 g

Why are my roasted brussel sprouts not crispy?

If you want your roasted Brussels sprouts to be seriously crispy, you need to crank up the heat. Roasting at a low temperature won't allow them to brown properly, so you want to get that oven nice and hot before tossing in your baking sheet. Follow this tip: Roast Brussels sprouts at a minimum of 400°F.

How do you get the bitterness out of roasted brussel sprouts?

but we do know that salt takes down the bitterness of Brussels sprouts. It's not entirely clear how or why salt counters bitterness, but it does. Make sure you salt Brussels sprouts at the beginning of the cooking process. And then go in with a good pinch of sea salt or kosher salt before serving.

Should I par boil brussel sprouts before roasting?

Brussels sprouts are quite dense little vegetables, so parboiling them gives you a headstart on the cooking process. It is especially helpful for dishes involving grilled or roasted Brussels sprouts, because it softens them in the middle.