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Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Smashed Brussels Sprouts with balsamic glaze are the candy of the vegetable world. I simply can not eat just one!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed, and left whole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the baking sheet
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • balsamic reduction or balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts to the boiling water and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Let cool for about 5 minutes while continuing to drain.
  • Lightly coat a baking sheet with oil and spread the Brussels sprouts across the pan. Grease the bottom of a heavy measuring cup or glass jar and use it to press down and flatten each sprout until it splits open.
  • Drizzle the smashed Brussels sprouts with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes, until the edges have browned and are beginning to crisp. Remove from the oven, flip the sprouts over, and roast an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.

Notes

Do not cut the Brussels in half or they will cook far too quickly and turn to mush. Leave the Brussels WHOLE to be smashed flat after boiling.
Just a note about the cooking time for this recipe. Watch while they are boiling and pull them as soon as they are fork tender. If they are fully cooked and soft, they will be mush by the time you smash them.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal · Carbohydrates: 10g · Protein: 4g · Fat: 5g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Sodium: 222mg · Potassium: 441mg · Fiber: 4g · Sugar: 2g · Vitamin A: 855IU · Vitamin C: 96mg · Calcium: 48mg · Iron: 2mg
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