ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

ROASTED  BRUSSELS  SPROUTS:

INGREDIENTS:                  (serves 4)

200  g Brussels sprouts, halved
90  ml  olive oil
2  tbsp  lemon juice
1/2  tsp  each, salt and pepper
2  cloves garlic finely minced
1/2  tsp  crushed red pepper flakes

METHOD:

• Heat the oven to 200C. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with 30 ml olive oil, then place them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, tossing periodically, until crisp and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic and red pepper flakes to form a dressing.
• When the Brussels sprouts are roasted, remove and toss them with the dressing. Transfer to a platter and serve warm.