Brussels sprouts are healthy, easy to prepare, and pair well with so many foods! Here is a delicious, super easy recipe the whole family will enjoy!

I started with the roasted sprouts and ended up with a fabulous pasta dish!
I started with the roasted sprouts and ended up with a fabulous pasta dish!

Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:
1-1/2 lbs. brussels sprouts, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tbsp. cumin
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 lemon, squeezed for juice
Fresh grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat.

Add pressed garlic and cook for a few minutes.

Add cumin and brown sugar.

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Brussels sprouts are one of the world’s healthiest foods! Fiber containing, cancer fighting, cholesterol lowering, vitamin filled…Visit http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=10 to learn more about their health benefits!!

Place brussels sprouts on foil lined cookie sheet.

Pour frying pan mixture over brussels sprouts.

Squeeze lemon and sprinkle with salt and pepper .

Cook for 16-20 minutes, until softened but firm. (Test by piercing with a fork.)

I think these would be fabulous on the grill!
I think these would be fabulous on the grill!

I had 8 more ripe Roma tomatoes, so I made a pound of pasta and tossed it with the chopped tomatoes, the brussels sprouts, and 2 tbsp. olive oil!

Of course, always top with fresh grated Parmesan! Enjoy!

What an easy dinner! The sprouts have almost a candy coating!
What an easy dinner! The sprouts have almost a candy coating!

Ciao!