Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Most people think of Brussels sprouts as dry and devoid of flavor, the typical vegetable that kids and adults often try to avoid. But Brussels sprouts can actually be quite tasty, even enjoyable to eat. It turns out it all comes down to how you prepare them.

Brussels sprouts are full of nutrients, containing vitamin C (three times the amount found in an orange), protein, fiber, and vitamin D. They have only about 10 calories each, and a low amount of sodium and fat. So the next time you're hankering for something healthy, try this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 3 tablespoons grape seed oil
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Chop off Brussels sprouts ends and take off any yellow leaves.

3. Put the Brussels sprouts, grape seed oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and mix together.

4. Place Brussels sprouts on a baking pan and roast for 40 minutes, or until the sprouts look crispy.

5. Sprinkle salt on to Brussels sprouts. Serves six.

For more variety, try adding ingredients, such as bacon or nuts. You can also coat the Brussels sprouts with sour cream or horseradish, depending on what you like. Either way, avoid simply boiling the sprouts, since boiling them will cause them to lose all flavor and make Brussels sprouts become an acquired taste.

Fun Fact:

Grape seed oil is considered to be healthier than olive oil. It has a higher smoke point, which means it can withstand higher heats than olive oil before it starts to breakdown. Also, according to FitSugar, one tablespoon of grape seed oil "contains only one gram of saturated fat to olive oil's two grams. It is also high in polyunsaturated fats, which have been found to lower the bad cholesterol." And, grape seed oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and antioxidents, all of which helps it to raise the good kind of cholesterol, HDL cholesterol.

Sources:

Ocean Mist

FitSugar

Whole Living