ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

I have something to confess.....I thought I hated brussel sprouts for almost my entire adult life. Shocking, I know.

I think I tried them once as a child and decided, nope, these are not for me.  It's funny how sometimes, decisions we make as children often follow us into adulthood without question.  Last year I decided I was going to give brussel sprouts another shot, and wow, am I glad I did!  I was thrilled with the flavor, and excited to add another green vegetable to my free radical fighting repertoire.  This recipe is super simple, but packs a lot of flavor.

Ingredients:

1 lb. brussel sprouts
EVOO
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper

Method:

Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Cut brussel sprouts in half.  Toss in a bowl with 2-3 dashes of balsamic and a Tbsp of EVOO.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Mix together and let sit while you cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.  Spread sprouts on baking sheet and put in oven for 20 minutes, tossing once or twice during the roasting.  Test sprouts at 20 minutes with a fork for tenderness.  Enjoy!

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