Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic

Updated Feb. 3, 2025

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
5(12,827)
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This recipe for roasted brussels sprouts from Mark Bittman is our most popular version and is perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish. If you haven’t yet figured out a go-to recipe, this simple preparation is the answer. It results in sweet caramelized brussels sprouts that will make a believer out of anyone.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1pint brussels sprouts (about a pound)
  • 4 to 6tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, to coat bottom of pan
  • 5cloves garlic, peeled
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

208 calories; 17 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 322 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim bottom of brussels sprouts, and slice each in half top to bottom. Heat oil in cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers; put sprouts cut side down in one layer in pan. Put in garlic, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Cook, undisturbed, until sprouts begin to brown on bottom, and transfer to oven. Roast, shaking pan every 5 minutes, until sprouts are quite brown and tender, about 10 to 20 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Stir in balsamic vinegar, and serve hot or warm.

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Can I make this today to serve tomorrow at Thanksgiving? Oven gets too full at zero hour...

I think I use Ina Garten's recipe. Much easier and less oil. Just halve the brussel sprouts and toss them in a tablespoon and a half of olive oil and roast at 450 degrees.

Since reading all of the comments here, we've taken another look at the recipe and adjusted it. 10-20 minutes @ 400 degrees with a few shakes of the pan in between. I hope this change yields better results for all of you!

I cannnot get myself to cook brussels any other way--these are addictive.

Instead of the balsamic vinegar, I added some shredded Parmesan cheese on top and put it under the broiler for the last few minutes. Toasty,crunchy and tasty too!

Would give six stars if I could. This is a regular side for my family.

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