Get the Recipe: Smashed Brussels Sprouts Recipe
These smashed Brussels sprouts are the ultimate way to make vegetables taste good! Crispy, perfectly coated in breadcrumbs, these make a perfect side dish that's vegan and also easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Brussels sprouts
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Baking tray
- Conventional oven
- Glass
- Small mixing bowl
- Large mixing bowl
Instructions
- Add the Brussels sprouts to a large saucepan of lightly salted water. Bring to a simmer and cook for around 10 minutes, until fully softened.2 lbs Brussels sprouts
- Prepare an ice bath. When they are ready, transfer the Brussels sprouts to the ice bath for a couple of minutes, then drain and rinse them.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C.
- Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a flat surface, such as a chopping board or a baking tray. Smash them using the bottom of a glass.
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, paprika, cumin, turmeric and salt.1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp salt
- Add the Brussels sprouts to a mixing bowl and mix together with the olive oil and maple syrup. Then, add the breading and mix once more.3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Spread out the sprouts on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until crispy and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- These smashed Brussels sprouts are best eaten immediately, as otherwise they lose their crispiness.
- To make cheesy Brussels sprouts, add either nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs of your choice.
Calories: 155kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 257mg, Potassium: 488mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 981IU, Vitamin C: 96mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 2mg