Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic Recipe (2024)

By Mark Bittman

Updated Nov. 13, 2023

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic Recipe (1)

Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
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5(11,516)
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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. Discover more ideas for the big day in our best Thanksgiving recipes collection.

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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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  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.

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    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.

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

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Peggy

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

Susan

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.

Margaux Laskey, Staff Editor

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!

ChadBad

“Cook, undisturbed, until sprouts begin to brown on bottom...” okay, Schrödinger's cat instructions.

Brent

I chop my garlic (but use less) and add dried cranberries & walnuts at the end. People go crazy.

Karen Backus

I have made this recipe twice. The first time, I followed the directions and it was burned to a crisp after 20 minutes. The second time, I doubled the garlic, slivered it, and cooked the brussels sprouts for 10 minutes in the oven after sauteeing as directed. They were perfect.

Mary

Can I make this the day before Thanksgiving? How do I warm on Thanksgiving?

John

Cover the pan with large heavy duty foil for the first 10 minutes so the sprouts steam and soften a bit. Then remove the foil for the last 20 minutes.

Add chopped pancetta or bacon with the brussels sprouts when you toss them with olive oil - it add a wonderful flavor. And mince the garlic instead of whole cloves, but add the garlic in the last five minutes since minced will burn if roasted for the entire time. (The recipe also works well w/cauliflower although no need to cover it with foil.)

Carey

It never ceases to amaze me when knowledgeable cooks use extra virgin olive oil in dishes like this. EVOO is a complete waste of money and mainly just a good way to set off the smoke detectors. Not only does it completely lose its distinctive flavor when heated this hot, it also has a very low smoke point (375F, so expect smoke). An extra light olive oil would be a good choice here, as would peanut, soybean, canola, corn, or even ghee.

Cate Doty, Senior Staff Editor, NYT Cooking

You can roast frozen brussels sprouts; just make sure they don't thaw before you put them in the oven. Steaming the water off in the oven will help keep them crispy.

Steve Abbott

This is a marvelous way to prepare Brussels sprouts and is probably my family's favorite presentation. I would, however, maintain an oven temp closer to 375 degrees with an oven cooking time closer to 15-20 minutes. This still produces, at least in my oven, very brown, slightly charred sprouts which we prefer to the more extensively charred sprouts cooked at the higher temperature. Just watch them closely and you'll get what YOU like!

Joanna

Unnecessary fussing. No need to use skillet. No need to "cut side down". Simple stir with oil. season bake as directed. Stir half way though.

JL Rivers

I like to toss the brussels sprouts in the olive oil to get them nicely coated before placing them on a baking sheet and in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes at 400F.

jeffsf

A pint of brussels sprouts is nowhere near a pound. A quart is about 13 ounces.

Kathryn

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!Cover the pan with large heavy duty foil for the first 10 minutes so the sprouts steam and soften a bit. Then remove the foil for the last 20 minutes. Add chopped pancetta or bacon with the brussels sprouts when you toss them with olive oil - it add a wonderful flavor. And mince the garlic instead of whole cloves, but

cindy

I am a super picky eater and I love this recipe, although I double the garlic.

Kurt

A little chopped pancetta with the sweetness of the roasted brussels sprouts and slight acidity from the balsamic made this “delicious” according to my 5 year old granddaughter.

citymombt

if u have steam oven, it makes this recipe very fast..sear on stove, preheat steam oven - then when ready , turn off steam to reg. convection and put in for maybe 5 min...drizzle balsamic. done!

Erin Kurinsky

I loved this recipe, but I need a little more clarity. How long in the pan before going into the oven? How long in the oven? I ended up with beautifully tasting, melt-in-your-mouth sprouts. They literally dissolved upon eating. Were they supposed to have a little firmness to them? I liked them this way, but my husband wanted a little more bite. What is the correct firmness for a brussels sprout?

SK19118

YES!!!!! Finally got my Brussel sprouts to turn out the way I wanted! Will prepare this way from now on.

Jsully

Made on Feb 7 2024.

GRP

Absolutely perfect and utterly simple recipe for brussels sprout lovers.

theSOW

The platonic ideal of Brussels sprouts recipes. Delicious and easy.

Sam K

10min in oven should suffice. I like how browned the brussels gets by cooking on the stove face down first.

BeeQuay

Toss in oil, roast in an airfryer, finish in a mixing bowl. This leaves the oven to cook the roast or whatever else you're cooking. I prefer to finish with fig reduction instead of balsamic.

yup

Just roast no stove top. 400 for 20 ish

Heather W

I subbed pomegranate molasses for balsamic. Also used a nonstick pan—that could take 390F temp in oven. Delicious!

Pamela

It was excellent. Great texture--soft but not mushy sprouts with the perfect amount of charred and crisp leaves. My only change, in future, will be the reduction of the amount of balsamic vinegar (not a fan) or the substitution of said vinegar with another aromatic liquid.

Lily K

These were so good! Made exactly as written, but added shallots!

KL

We use one tbsp of olive oil! Excellent!

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FAQs

Why are my roasted brussel sprouts not crispy? ›

Why Are My Brussel Sprouts Not Crispy? Spread them out into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet to avoid overcrowding. If they're too close together, they'll steam instead of roast which stops the crisping process.

Why do you soak Brussels sprouts before cooking? ›

The soak time tenderizes the sprouts so the middles are softer. Don't worry, they won't be soggy! I would never do that to you. If, like me, you don't mind some chew to your sprouts, you don't need to soak the Brussels sprouts prior to cooking.

Is it better to cut brussel sprouts before roasting? ›

To maximize the flat areas, which get the most crispy surface area, cut your Brussels sprouts in half. If your Brussels sprouts are very small, you can leave them whole (and if they are very large, quarter them).

Should I boil Brussels sprouts before roasting? ›

Unlike other vegetables, Brussels sprouts can be parboiled (even a day ahead) to reduce the roasting time without hurting their texture. That means the sprouts can be popped in the oven while the meat is resting before carving. Of course, if the main course is grilled or pan-cooked, the oven will be free for roasting.

How do you keep Brussels sprouts from drying out in the oven? ›

Like soggy steamed Brussels, Brussels sprouts that are dry and chewy are no good either. This could be caused by using too little oil for roasting. You need a nice coating of oil—enough to make the heads shiny or if they're cut, enough oil to get inside the folds of some of the leaves.

Do you need to blanch Brussels sprouts before roasting? ›

Like all cabbages, Brussels are unavoidably fibrous and dense. You must overcome this by either cooking them in salty water until fork tender (blanching), or by roasting at a high (over 425F) temperature for upwards of 20 minutes. To guarantee great texture, do both!

Why are my roasted Brussels sprouts mushy? ›

There is nothing worse than soggy Brussels sprouts. If they are soggy and mushy-they are probably overcooked. You want a crisp on the outside Brussel sprout, so watch that cooking time.

Can you roast Brussels sprouts ahead of time and reheat? ›

To make these Brussels Sprouts ahead, slightly undercook them the day before—they should still be a little crunchy and slightly raw looking in the very center. Reheat (which will finish the cooking) just before serving in a large skillet on the stove or in a buttered, covered baking dish in the oven.

What happens if you don't wash brussel sprouts? ›

Brussels sprouts can harbor bacteria and viruses like E. coli. Always wash your sprouts with cool water to help remove potentially harmful pathogens.

Do you cook Brussels sprouts face up or down? ›

Place the sprouts cut-side down: Trim and halve the sprouts and roast them with their cut side against the baking sheet. The cut side will caramelize beautifully while the outer leaves crisp.

Why are my Brussels sprouts still hard after cooking? ›

Not using enough oil.

We like to use olive oil, but plain vegetable oil is great too. If the sprouts are well-coated, they'll caramelize and char instead of simply softening in the oven. Follow this tip: For every 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, you'll want to use 2 tablespoons of oil.

Why are my roasted brussel sprouts bitter? ›

The flavor components that contribute to a bitter flavor are concentrated in the center of the brussels sprout. If you slice the the veggie in half, it helps to release some of those compounds during the cooking process. Smaller is better when it comes to tenderness and flavor.

How do you keep roasted brussel sprouts from getting soggy? ›

BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR OLIVE OIL! These brussels sprouts will absorb the oil in order to get crispy, so don't be afraid to add a little extra olive oil on them as needed. If you liked this Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe, check out some of the most popular side dish recipes on the blog!

Can you overcook brussel sprouts? ›

For best results, cook sprouts until just tender, never mushy. Overcooking produces the offensive odor associated with Brussels sprouts. It's caused by the release of sulfur-containing compounds. Overcooking also causes them to turn a drab olive green.

Why are my oven roasted brussels sprouts mushy? ›

Why are my roasted Brussel sprouts not crispy? Sounds like they got overcrowded on the pan! Whatever you do, don't crowd the pan, or you'll end up with steamed Brussels sprouts instead of roasted. You may need to use two sheet pans!

How do you crisp soggy brussel sprouts? ›

Roast the Brussels Sprouts at high heat

Check the brussels sprouts about halfway through and add more olive oil as needed. If you don't hear them crisping up in the oven, add a little more oil and roast them for a few more minutes until your desire crispiness is achieved!

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