Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Smashing Brussels sprouts and covering them with cheese guarantees lots of crispy, crunchy edges! Play with the seasonings and amount of cheese to suit your taste.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pinch garlic powder

1 pinch red pepper flakes

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

or more to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Trim Brussels sprouts and discard any yellow outer leaves.

Step 3

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts cover and steam until tender about 10 minutes. Drain well pat dry and transfer to the baking sheet.

Step 4

Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil garlic powder red pepper flakes salt and pepper. Spread out evenly on the baking sheet. Use a Mason jar or other heavy object to press Brussels sprouts into flat patties.

Step 5

Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Cover with Parmesan cheese. Broil until cheese starts to brown about 2 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 131.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.8g 12%

Carbohydrates: 10.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 8.6g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 9%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 1128.3IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 96.7mg 161%

Folate: 70mcg 18%

Calcium: 103.8mg 10%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 28.5mg 10%

Potassium: 455.6mg 13%

Sodium: 143.9mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 77.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.