In case you haven’t noticed via my social media, I have a mild obsession with Brussels sprouts. Despite my sincere love for this vegetable, I realized I only had one recipe on Eat Real Live Well featuring them, and it goes wayyyy back. Yes, I realize it is time for spring vegetables, but it is also time this blog got a shiny new Brussels sprout recipe!
Ever since we started pan roasting them on our new-ish Le Creuset cast iron skillet a few months ago we haven’t turned back. I must say, Tim does a fantastic job and has high Brussels cooking confidence, so often I sit back (prep a million other things) while he cooks.
Other than being tasty, what else is so great about this veggie? Well, Brussels sprouts provide more than your daily value for vitamin C, plus fiber, potassium, B-6, Vitamin A, and even 3 g of protein per serving. They also contain some cancer fighting antioxidants and have been shown to support good gut health.
Enjoy this simple recipe as a side dish with a protein and healthy carb, on top of a warm or cold salad, or mixed with other veggies in a wrap!
Have other ways you love to eat these green gems? Share below!
Cast Iron Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional garnishes: hemp seeds, crushed red pepper
Directions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees
- While oven is heating, toss halved Brussels sprouts in a large bowl with 2 teaspoons of the oil, salt and pepper
- Heat cast iron pan over medium heat with the other teaspoon of oil (do not let oil smoke)
- Place brussel sprouts cut side down to fill the pan*
- Cover and let cook over the stove 4-6 minutes
- Place in oven, cover removed, and let cook for 10 minutes
- Remove pan from oven and transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl
*With 1 lb, you will likely need to repeat steps twice. Do not overcrowd the pan
I LOVE brussel sprouts too! Really like the idea of garnishing with the hemp seeds
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Thanks – I feel like hemp seeds go with everything!
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You just solved a little problem for me: What to do with the pkg of hemp seeds that have been sitting in my pantry forever. I don’t make many smoothies. But I make veggies nightly – I can sprinkle the seeds on veggies. THank you! (:
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Yesss!! They’re great on avocado or PB toast too 🙂
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My favorite veggie! This looks delicious and need to use my new cast iron skillet! Hemp seeds are such a nutritious touch!
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Once we got ours in the fall we haven’t stopped using it for everything! Enjoy!
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Simple and tasty recipe.
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Thank you!
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I love Brussels Sprouts too- especially roasted. This recipe sound perfect!
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Yes, roasted is my favorite preparation! 🙂
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I love all things Brussels sprouts! Definitely need to try this one.
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Me too! Roasted is my favorite but I’ve loved them shaved and in salads or as a pizza topped lately, too 🙂
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I love roasting veggies, especially brussels sprouts. They have such good flavor!
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Roasting is my favorite way, too! Grilling is a close second 🙂
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I love brussels sprouts! I’ve never topped them off with hemp seeds so I’ll have to try that out – added protein!
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Good iron source for active females too!
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