Seared And Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Red Pepper And Mint Gremolata Recipes

SEARED AND ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH RED PEPPER AND MINT GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Trim brussels sprouts at the base, remove unattached leaves and set them aside. Cut in half and place in a large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet (cast iron is ideal). Add as many brussels sprout halves as will fit in a single layer, cut side down, and sear until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet, cut side down, and repeat with remaining sprouts if you could not fit them all in during the first round. Place baking sheet in oven and roast until sprouts are tender, another 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in pan over medium heat and add red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add roasted brussels sprouts to pan, stir together and add lemon zest, mint and freshly ground pepper. Heat through, taste and adjust seasonings. Remove from heat and serve.
• Optional garnish: After removing roasted brussels sprouts from oven turn heat down to 350 degrees and move rack to highest setting. Toss loose leaves you set aside with a little olive oil and salt and spread on baking sheet in a single layer. Roast on top shelf of oven for 15 minutes. Move to middle rack and roast another 2 to 3 minutes, until brown and crisp. Serve as garnish.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Peel off the outer leaves of the brussels sprouts. Slice off about 1/8" from the stem of the brussels sprouts. Score an "x" in the bottom of the stem end. Steam until tender.
• Saute pepper, onion, and garlic in butter until tender and beginning to brown. Add brussels and brown further. Add lemon and stir around.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MINT PESTO

Steps:

• Puree 1 cup fresh mint with 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons each grated parmesan and toasted hazelnuts, 1 garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Toss 1 1/2 pounds halved trimmed Brussels sprouts with olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Toast at 425 degrees F, tossing halfway through, until golden and tender, 25 minutes; toss with the mint pesto.

ROASTED POTATOES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil.
• Combine potatoes and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Sprinkle lemon pepper and seasoned salt over the top and toss to coat. Drizzle olive oil over the top and toss until evenly combined. Spread out onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
• Cook in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Using a spatula, flip vegetables over and continue cooking until desired browning is achieved, about 15 more minutes.