These two Brussels sprouts recipes are easy to make and perfect to try, even if you think you don’t like Brussels sprouts. Plus Brussels sprouts are loaded with fiber and deliver age-fighting plant compounds: lutein and zeazanthin.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Serves 6
Ingredients:
2 pounds Brussels Sprouts - trimmed and cut in half
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Arrange the cut Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet. Note: they will fall apart a little but the loose leafs will crisp up and taste great once they are roasted!
Spray or drizzle the Brussels sprouts with olive oil.
Roast for 15 minutes, stirring once half way through cooking. OR continue cooking until the Brussels sprouts are lightly browned and crispy.
Remove from the oven, if desired, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve! OR proceed to the recipe below to make for Buffalo Brussels Sprouts!
Nutrition facts (per serving): 85 calories, 3 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 40 milligrams sodium, 14 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 3 grams sugar, 5 grams protein
Buffalo Brussels Sprouts
Serves 6
Ingredients:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (See recipe above)
1/4 cup melted butter (or butter alternative)
2 tablespoons hot sauce
Creamy blue cheese dressing for dipping
Directions:
Prepare roasted Brussels sprouts per recipe.
Combine in a small bowl the melted butter and hot sauce.
Drizzle over the roasted Brussels sprouts and toss gently.
Return to oven for 5 minutes.
Then remove from the oven and serve with creamy blue cheese dressing for dipping!
Nutrition facts (per serving): 195 calories, 14 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 10 milligrams cholesterol, 70 milligrams sodium, 15 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 3 grams sugar, 6 grams protein