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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Fennel

March 6, 2019 By Steven Leave a Comment

My Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Fennel recipe combines two of my favorite roasted vegetables. The intensity of the fennel is mellowed dramatically by roasting and complements the flavor of the roasted Brussels sprouts. Before roasting they are tossed together in a simple balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. With only a few ingredients and even fewer steps in the process. It is one of my go-to, quick, and easy recipes. I love the classic Brussels Sprouts in Balsamic Vinegar recipe. However, adding in the fennel and Parmesan Cheese, takes this Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe to a whole new level.

Roasting brings out the best flavors in this Brussels sprouts and fennel recipe.

Brussels Sprouts and Fennel

How to choose Brussels Sprouts at the grocery store

When roasting Brussels sprouts, you want to start with the best quality you can. Fresh and healthy Brussels Sprouts should have the following characteristics:

  • Bright green color
  • Firm and heavy for their size
  • Tightly packed leaves
  • No yellowing or wilting leaves. Some yellow leaves are normal, but a lot of yellow could be a sign of age and indicate they were picked a long time ago
  • No black spots, black spots could be a type of fungus
  • Smaller Brussels sprouts are usually sweeter and more tender than larger ones.

 

Brussels Sprouts and Fennel

Fennel and Brussels Sprouts Ingredients

  • Fennel: A member of the carrot family. Fennel’s intense anise flavor mellows dramatically when roasted. I like about 1/2 of a bulb of roasted fennel per serving. I actually grow fennel because the Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar likes to eat it, aww.
  • Brussels Sprouts: These have an Earthy, sweet, nutty flavor when roasted. Roasted Brussels sprouts are crisp and golden brown on the outside and creamy on the inside.
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette: A simple vinaigrette of olive oil and balsamic vinegar add a great depth of flavor to the roasted Brussels sprouts and fennel.
  • Cheese: Use a good quality Parmigiano-Reggiano, not the prepackaged stuff. I like to buy a wedge of cheese and grind it myself so I know exactly what I’m using.
  • Seasonings: A simple seasoning of salt and black pepper is all that roasted Brussels sprouts require. The great caramelization of the roasted fennel and Brussels sprouts with Balsamic vinegar has incredible flavor and only need simple seasonings.

Brussels Sprouts and Fennel

Brussels Sprouts and Fennel
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Fennel

The intensity of raw fennel is mellowed dramatically by roasting and the flavor really complements the roasted Brussels sprouts. Before roasting they are tossed together in a simple balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. With only a few ingredients and even fewer steps in the process, it is one of my go-to, quick and easy recipes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brussels Sprouts, Fennel
Servings: 4
Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Brussels Sprouts Halved
  • 2 Fennel Bulb Quartered
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Mix the Balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl, mix well. Add the Brussels sprouts to the bowl toss to coat them well. Then use a slotted spoon to remove the Brussels sprouts to a parchment-lined sheet tray.
  • Add the fennel to the bowl toss to coat them well, use the slotted spoon to move the fennel to the sheet tray
  • Sprinkle the Brussels sprouts and fennel with salt and black pepper
    Brussels Sprouts and Fennel
  • Roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes until tender and golden brown
  • Sprinkle the Brussels sprouts and fennel with Parmesan cheese, serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Fennel
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 808mg35%
Potassium 943mg27%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1077IU22%
Vitamin C 110mg133%
Calcium 208mg21%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Brussels Sprouts and Fennel

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