Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts (GF, DF, NF, SF, V, V+)

This recipe is: Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Brussel sprouts
• 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste (or garlic salt/pepper)
• garlic (optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Trim the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Halve each sprout lengthwise, then put in a large bowl for mixing.
3. Drizzle the the olive oil over the sprouts, mix, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer sprouts to a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until deep golden brown, crisp outside and tender inside, 30 to 35 minutes.
5. The leaves that are loose will be especially brown and crispy, and are absolutely delicious if you ask me!
6. Transfer sprouts to a serving bowl and enjoy!