These caramelized Brussels sprouts might just change your perspective on this humble little veg if you’re not currently a fan. If you are, you’re going to love them!
Hated Brussels sprouts as a kid? You might like them now! Older varieties have now been cross pollinated with newer varieties to reduce some of the bitterness they used to contain.
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Preheat the oven to 200ºC / 390ºF and place in a large baking sheet to heat up. Do not add baking paper. The direct contact helps the sprouts caramelize.
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Rinse and pat dry the sprouts then trim the base off and cut them in half vertically. Add to a bowl and toss with olive, salt and pepper.
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Remove the tray from the oven, drizzle with 1Tbsp of olive oil and lay the sprouts face down. Bake for 15-20 mins or until cooked through.
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Lay 5-6 slices of prosciutto on another baking sheet lined with baking paper. Place in the oven for the last 15mins the sprouts are cooking.
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Gently warm 1/4 cup of olive oil. Remove from the stove then stir in mustard, cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, cumin, lemon zest & set aside.
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Remove prosciutto from oven & set aside. Remove sprouts, add to a bowl then crumble over the prosciutto, some grated parmesan & drizzle over the dressing then serve.
These are the perfect accompaniment for roasts, chicken, burgers, fish, or any number of vegetarian mains. For this - the prosciutto can be left off, as can the cheese for a vegan version.