Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Image: Roasted and seasoned sliced brussel sprouts served on a plate topped with lemon zest.

Description: Need a quick vegetable to serve as a side dish for your meal? Look no further than these lemony, roasted Brussel Sprouts.

Yield: makes 2 side dish servings.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of Brussel Sprouts, trimmed and halved

• 2 cloves garlic

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

• ¼ tsp fine sea salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp refined avocado oil (or other high heat oil for roasting)

• 1 tsp melted butter + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling at the end

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium size bowl, add everything (except the lemon zest, melted butter, and olive oil) together in a bowl, and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the parchment paper. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until browned.

After roasting, drizzle over the melted butter and olive oil. Sprinkle over the lemon zest. Serve.