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roasted brussels sprouts, olives, lemons in bowl

Brussels Sprouts with Lemons

Brussels Sprouts with Lemons... roasted with Kalamata olives, topped with Parmesan cheese. Salty, bright, and yes, you can eat the lemons!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • parring knife
  • cutting board
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 4 ounces Kalamata olives, pitted and drained (~⅔ of a cup)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat. The oven to 425 °F
  • Brussels. Trim the ends off each Brussels sprouts, then cut them in half. Place the Brussels sprouts onto the baking sheet.
    12 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts
  • Lemons. Cut the ends of the lemon, then cut lemon into quarters lengthwise, then each quarter into quarters or fifths. Remove seeds. Give the lemons a slight squeeze over the Brussels sprouts, then add the lemons to the Brussels sprouts.
    1 medium lemon
  • Olives. Measure and drain the olives. Add the olives onto the lemons and Brussels sprouts.
    4 ounces Kalamata olives, pitted and drained (~⅔ of a cup)
  • Oil. Pour the olive oil over the Brussels sprouts, lemons, and olives. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Give the Brussels sprouts, lemons, and olives a toss until well coated.
    ¼ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Bake. Place the tray in the middle rack of the oven and back for 25-30 minutes. Do not disturb the sprouts.
  • Cheese. Grate Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the Brussels sprouts. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
    grated Parmesan cheese
Keyword brussel sprouts, roasted vegetables