Brussel sprouts are good for you.  Plain and simple.  They are a cruciferous veggie and have a lot of fiber and phytonutrients too.  Brussel sprouts have vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, and many anti-inflammatory properties.  They are similar to broccoli and cabbage...and are in the brassica family.  Brussel sprouts are thought to come from an area of Belgium, near Brussels, hence the name!

This is a super simple dish.  Anything roasted is always delicious.  Roasted brussel sprouts have lots of flavor.  Enjoy!  

Roasted Brussel Sprouts  
(serves 4)

Ingredients:
• 4 cups organic brussel sprouts
• 2 tablespoons organic olive oil
• Himalayan sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1.  Wash brussel sprouts.  Pat dry with paper towel.
2.  Cut off bottom stems.  Remove any yellow or damaged leaves.  Cut each brussel sprout in half.  Toss in bowl.
3.  Add two tablespoons of olive oil to bowl.  Add salt, pepper to taste.   Toss brussel sprouts with hands.
4.  Sprinkle brussel sprouts onto baking sheet.  Spread evenly.
5.  Roast for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees.  Use a spatula to toss brussel sprouts. Make sure not to burn the leaves.  Keep tossing the brussel sprouts so that they cook evenly.  
6.  Roast for another 10-15 minutes.  Toss again.  Serve immediately.  

Options:
• Add crushed garlic to salt, pepper and olive oil mixture.
• Sprinkle sesame or fennel seeds before roasting.

Enjoy!  

january 6, 2016 • recipe 11
a recipe by Carol Giardino • all rights reserved.