Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus 2 teaspoons more for boiling brussels)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup asiago cheese (or parmesan)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Trim a small piece of the brussels stem off.  The leaves that need too will fall off.
  • Place in a large pot and cover with water and bring to a a boil.  Add 2 teaspoons salt to water.
  • Boil brussels for 10 minutes.  Drain.
  • Pour onto large baking sheet.  Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Using a sturdy flat bottom object like a coffee mug, smash each brussels sprout.
  • Bake for ten minutes.  Remove.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve as a side dish with chicken or fish or chill and chop to add to your lunch salad the next day!