Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey & Mint
A few years ago, I met up with my food-obsessed friends to try out a fairly new restaurant in Southern California. We decided to order a bunch of dishes to share and one of which was a roasted Brussels sprouts appetizer. One bite of it, our eyes collectively widened and all of us made some sort of exclamation at the same time: “Wow, yum, mmmm!”
You can taste sweetness from the honey, saltiness from the cheese, and smoky char from the roast. The surprise was from the hints of fresh mint bringing everything together. I just had to memorize this flavor and try to recreate it at home. After several tries, by George, I think I’ve got it!
This is the perfect side dish (or it can be the star) for weekend roasts, special occasions like Thanksgiving and/or Christmas, pot lucks, and meat-free Mondays.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey & Mint
Ingredients
- 250 g 8.8 oz Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and sliced in half
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Dash of garlic powder or to taste
- ½ Tablespoon honey
- ½ Tablespoon fresh mint leaves sliced thinly
- Freshly shaved Pecorino Romano cheese to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃)
- In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt and pepper. Then place them in a lined cookie sheet and roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. When they are tender, take the pan out of the oven and add honey to the Brussels sprouts. Place them back in the oven and roast about 5 to 10 more minutes until the top layer of the Brussels sprouts becomes dark golden brown and crispy.
- After they are done, top the Brussels sprouts with mint and shaved Pecorino cheese and serve immediately.