Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (or as needed)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• Store-bought balsamic glaze, to taste (not balsamic "vinegar")
• Shaved or grated parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. 2

   Trim the bottom stem of the Brussels sprouts, and remove any exterior damaged leaves if needed. Then slice in half from top to bottom.

3. 3

   Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, Kosher salt (about ⅓ teaspoon), and ground black pepper. Arrange on a large sheet pan, flat side down. Make sure the pan is not overcrowded, otherwise they will steam and not roast.

4. 4

   Roast for about 25 minutes total. After about 16-18 minutes, check and see if the flat side is golden brown. If it is, flip them and finish roasting until tender. If it’s not, give them an extra 2-3 minutes before flipping.

5. 5

   Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with balsamic glaze to taste. Tip: Drizzling the glaze while still hot helps with better flavor absorption.

6. 6

   Serve with more drizzled balsamic glaze and garnish with parmesan cheese (optional). Enjoy!