Easy roasted Brussels sprouts with citrus are bursting with the flavors of garlic, shallots, and Citrus. The lemon and orange pieces sweeten as they roast, adding a unique dimension to the texture and flavor. It's a refreshing and delicious side dish perfect for holiday entertainment or family dinners.
Brussels sprouts are so good for you! They are full of fiber, antioxidants, essential vitamins, and minerals.
They are also a vegetable I would not eat ever. That changed a few years ago when I tried roasting them, and it was a game-changer!
Roasting vegetables mellows out the flavor, which is what Brussels sprouts need. When they are roasted, Brussels sprouts become less bitter and become nutty and savory.
In addition, roasting vegetables is an easy, hands-off way to prepare most types of vegetables.
Why you will 🤍this recipe
- It's an easy recipe to make with just a few simple ingredients.
- Flavor! Everyone will love the balance of sweetness from the citrus from the fruit paired with roasted brussels sprouts.
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🛒Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts
- Olive oil
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Orange, clementine or mandarin oranges
🥄Equipment
How to make this citrus roasted brussels sprouts recipe
Prepare the ingredients: Rinse, dry, and trim the brussels sprouts by trimming any brown leaves and slicing off the bottom end of the sprouts.
Chop the shallots and garlic, rinse the citrus, and cut it into small pieces with the skin on. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.
Step 1. Toss the ingredients
Place the prepared brussels sprouts, shallots, and fruit in a large bowl. Add the oil and toss gently to coat.
Step 2. Place on baking sheet
Arrange the brussels sprouts mixture in a single layer on a prepared rimmed baking sheet.
Step 3. Roast until tender
Place the baking sheet into the oven and roast until tender for approximately 30 minutes.
NOTE: If you prefer crispy brussels sprouts, slice them thinner and roast at 425 degrees instead of 400 degrees.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
Olive oil - Is the best oil to roast with, but can easily be replaced with an equal amount of avocado oil, coconut oil or your favorite roasting oil.
Shallots - These are very similar to onions and can easily be replaced with an equal amount of onion.
Lemon and Orange - This is my favorite combination of citrus for this recipe. You can use all lemon, and all orange or add some lime into the mix. Any combination of citrus works in this recipe.
Add sweetener - Stir in a teaspoon or two of honey or maple syrup to sweeten up the brussels sprouts.
Add heat - Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes when tossing the ingredients together.
How to store leftovers
Leftover roasted citrus roasted brussels sprouts can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat leftovers in the oven, in a skillet or microwave. You can even enjoy leftover brussels sprouts cold tossed in olive oil.
Serving suggestions
Citrus roasted Brussels sprouts are an easy side dish that tastes great garnished with lemon zest and orange zest served with just about any entree such as pork chops with vinegar peppers, beef stew, hasselback pork tenderloin, garlic and herb chicken with beans.
Recipe variations
Add bacon - At the end of the cooking process, add bacon crumbles from one or two strips of cooked bacon.
Add nuts - Toss in ½ cup of sliced almonds or pecans the last 10 minutes of roasting.
Add cheese - Toss in grated parmesan cheese just before serving the sprouts.
💡Tips
- For best results, don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Leave enough space between the brussels sprouts to allow the air to circulate around them.
- Save time and buy pre-cut brussels sprouts from your grocery store.
You can easily make roast brussels sprouts with frozen brussels sprouts. Look for brussels sprouts that are cut in half. You don't need to thaw them out, just toss them with oil and place them on a baking sheet, and roast in a preheated 425-degree oven for 15 minutes and add the citrus and roast for 20 to 25 minutes longer.
This is an easy recipe to make ahead of time! Combine the ingredients and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Or combine the ingredients, roast for 10 minutes, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and complete the roasting process just before serving.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Brussels Sprouts Trimmed and cut in half
- 1 Shallot Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ½ lemon Sliced thin and quartered with skin on
- 1 Orange or two clementines
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: rise, dry and trim the brussels sprouts and slice off the bottom ends. Chop the shallots and garlic. Rinse the citrus and cut it into bite-sized pieces.1 Shallot, 2 cloves Garlic, ½ lemon, 1 Orange, 16 ounces Brussels Sprouts
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425 degrees f.
- Place the Brussels sprouts in a bowl garlic, shallots, lemon and orange pieces16 ounces Brussels Sprouts, 1 Shallot, ½ lemon, 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 Orange
- Stir in the olive oil and gently toss the ingredients until they are covered with the oil.1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- Arrange the brussels sprouts mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Roast for 30 minutes stirring halfway through to ensure even roasting.
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Jean Choi says
Love the idea of citrus with brussels sprouts! This looks fantastic.
Joni Gomes says
Great recipe Love the addition of orange! Added so much flavor and color!
Carina says
Love Brussels, especially roasted,. this looks very tasty.
Megan Stevens says
Oh yummy, love the idea of whole citrus with the sprouts. They look so good after roasting, super appealing. Very fun for the holiday table!
Heather H says
I've had brussel sprouts many ways but never with citrus!
Don baiocchi says
These look so good! I love how simple and easy it is, too.
Raia Todd says
Delicious! I love the citrusy hints in there!
ChihYu says
So delicious! I love the bright citrus and savory roasted flavors!
Erin says
I've never paired citrus with brussel sprouts! Such a unique flavor combo-- trying ASAP!
Meredith says
I definitely agree that ROASTED Brussels sprouts are the yummiest way to prepare the sprouts. I love your combination of citrus and shallots!
Zuzana says
looks great and perfect
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
This sounds like a wonderful side dish! Those citrus flavors would take away the bitterness of the sprouts.
Judy Purcell says
Roasting is definitely the way to go with Brussels sprouts. Such a great side dish!
Stacey Crawford says
I love finding a new recipe for Brussels Sprouts to try and this is such a good one!
Jess says
Thanks for the recipe! I found that It didn't have enough citrus or salt for my taste so through I amended with hot yuzu, smoked sea salt and Sicilian lemon balsamic vinegar plus a mixture of SCT oil and Baklouti green chili olive oil as well as two clementines and a Meyer lemon. It's really at my palate now! 😀