Brussels sprouts.\u00a0 These little gems have gotten a really bad rap.\u00a0 So many people THINK they don’t like them.\u00a0 And truthfully…if you’ve only had them boiled…I’m right there with ya!\u00a0 Blech!!\u00a0 In fact, boiling them (or overcooking them) actually enhances the bitter flavor that most of us dislike.\u00a0 But…if you roast them…well now…EVERYTHING changes!\u00a0 Roasting caramelizes Brussels sprouts’ natural sugars which enhances their nutty flavor.\u00a0 Add some garlic, red pepper flakes & Parm & you transform your grandma’s nasty sprouts into pure heaven!\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\r\n

Serves 6-8<\/p>\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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• 2-1\/4 lb brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, outer leaves removed, halved lengthwise<\/li>\r\n
• 6 T olive oil, divided in half<\/li>\r\n
• 1 T water<\/li>\r\n
• Salt & Pepper<\/li>\r\n
• 2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\r\n
• 1\/2 t red pepper flaxes<\/li>\r\n
• 1\/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

  Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position & heat to 500 deg.\u00a0 Toss brussels sprouts with 3 T of olive oil, water & salt & pepper in large bowl until sprouts are coated.\u00a0 Transfer sprouts to rimmed baking sheet & arrange cut sides down.<\/p>\r\n

  Cover sheet tightly with aluminum foil & roast, 10 min.\u00a0 Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 T olive oil in small skillet over med heat until shimmering.\u00a0 Add garlic & red pepper flakes.\u00a0 Cook until garlic is golden & fragrant, about 1 min.\u00a0 Remove from heat.<\/p>\r\n

  Remove foil & continue to cook until sprouts are well browned & tender, 10-12 min longer.\u00a0 Transfer to serving platter, toss with garlic oil & season to taste with salt & pepper.\u00a0 Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese & serve!<\/p>\r\n

  Recipe adapted from Cooks Illustrated<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Brussels sprouts.\u00a0 These little gems have gotten a really bad rap.\u00a0 So many people THINK they don’t like them.\u00a0 And truthfully…if you’ve only had them boiled…I’m right there with ya!\u00a0 Blech!!\u00a0 In fact, boiling them (or overcooking them) actually enhances the bitter flavor that most of us dislike.\u00a0 But…if you roast them…well now…EVERYTHING changes!\u00a0 Roasting<\/p>\n

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