5-minute roasted Brussels sprouts

I’m starting a new section on my blog labeled 5-minute recipes.  These are recipes that roughly take 5-minutes or less to cook, and who doesn’t love that!  This recipe along with my 5-minute hot quinoa cereal and easy overnight steel-cut oats are the first in the series of great 5-minute recipes that don’t actually taste like a 5-minute recipe. Let’s admit it, we’re all busy and looking for shortcuts in the kitchen, but shortcuts that don’t require the use of a microwave and don’t compromise quality and taste. Well, I found a winner here. This is one of the quickest and easiest ways I’ve found to roast Brussels sprouts, and honestly the tastiest. Eli even begs for these and a year ago her hated Brussels! These Brussels are charred, crispy and caramelized on the outside, and soft with a bit of resistance (not mushy) on the inside. Pure Brussels perfection for my taste buds.  All you do is set the Brussels cut-side down in a searing hot skillet and place them under the broiler to roast the tops, easy peasy.

This is a perfect and healthy side dish for the fall and winter months.  Between these sprouts and my 8-minute roasted broccoli, I’m all set for easy weeknight healthy sidedishes. I also used virgin coconut oil in this recipe, as it’s a better oil to use at higher heat temps, and gives these sprouts a touch of sweetness, perfect for the kiddos. You can use olive oil here as well, and add a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice after roasting, along with some parmesan to add a kick of flavor, like my friend Stacy does.  You could even be bad and toss in some crispy bacon or pancetta, the list goes on and on…

5-minute roasted Brussels sprouts:

serves 4 as a side-dish

• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil, melted (this is the coconut oil that smells like coconut) or olive oil
• fine sea salt

Let’s get started, shall we!  Wash and trim the bottoms of the sprouts and remove any raggy outer leaves.

Slice the sprouts in half from stem to top.

To melt the coconut oil, just put it in a small glass bowl and microwave it for 25-30 seconds.

Toss the cut sprouts with the coconut oil and sea salt.

Place an oven rack a few inches below your broiler, and turn on your broiler.

Set a cast-iron skillet over high heat. When drops of water evaporate on the skillet, then the skillet is ready for roasting.

Set the sprouts cut-side down on the hot skillet. Don’t crowd the sprouts, as you want them all to be in contact with the bottom of the pan so they can get all crispy.Set the skillet under the broiler, and roast the sprouts until the sprouts are evenly charred, about 4-6 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and serve them up!  Voila!

See how quick and easy that was?  I mean who doesn’t love a quick and easy healthy sidedish!

I love serving these up in the fall alongside one of my favorite fall burgers, buffalo apple burgers with sage-jalapeno pesto.

Love quick and easy side-dishes?  Then try my 8-minute roasted broccoli.  It’s kid and adult approved!

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5-minute roasted Brussels sprouts

 

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Prep time

2 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

7 mins

 

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil, melted (this is the the coconut oil that smells like coconut) or olive oil
• fine sea salt

Instructions

1. Let's get started, shall we! Wash and trim the bottoms of the sprouts and remove any raggy outer leaves.
2. Slice the sprouts in half from stem to top.
3. To melt the coconut oil, just put it in a small glass bowl and microwave it for 25-30 seconds.
4. Toss the cut sprouts with the coconut oil and sea salt.
5. Place an oven rack a few inches below your broiler, and turn on your broiler.
6. Set a cast-iron skillet over high heat. When drops of water evaporate on the skillet, then the skillet is ready for roasting.
7. Set the sprouts cut-side down on the hot skillet. Don't crowd the sprouts, as you want them all to be in contact with the bottom of the pan so they can get all crispy.
8. Set the skillet under the broiler, and roast the sprouts until the sprouts are evenly charred, about 4-6 minutes.
9. Remove the pan from the oven and serve them up! Voila!
10. See how quick and easy that was? I mean who doesn't love a quick and easy healthy sidedish!

Nutrition Information

Serving size: serves 4

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