Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Cumin Spice Baked Brussel Sprouts

Brussels sprouts – the epitome of many people’s nightmarish version of ‘eating your vegetables’ on the dinner table.  However, this recipe is not your mamma's Brussels sprouts.  We are going to turn these into a side that will almost have you eating them with your fingers like they were French fries!

Ingredients are as follows:
  • 1lb (16oz) of Brussels sprouts
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 2-3 tb extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tb balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp of cumin powder
  • 1 tsb kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Steps for preparation:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts
  • Remove any yellow outer leaves
  • Chop the sprouts in half and quarters as needed for extra-large sized sprouts
  • Put the sprouts, onion, and other ingredients into a large bowl and mix everything up
  • Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and add the seasoned sprouts (see pic below)
  • Roast for 35-40 mins until crisp on the outside and soft on the inside
  • Ensure that you shake the pan halfway through so that all the sprouts cook evenly
  • Sprinkle with more kosher salt (or sea salt) when done if you like these extra salty


As you perfect the recipe, you will notice that some of the leaves that fall off the sprouts crunch up and make a delectable crunchy treat just like kale chips.  One of my favorite things to do is eat these 'chips' as I am preparing the rest of dinner while the tray is cooling.  See below for before and after pictures and dare I say: “Eat your vegetables!”

Before putting the sprouts in the oven:

The finished product:



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