Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Miso and Lemon

Dinner planning can often be a chore in itself, and side dishes are sometimes the piece of the puzzle that can be rather elusive — strange as that sounds when a side can be something as easy as steamed or roasted vegetables with minimal seasonings, a simple salad, or an easy rice dish, to name just a few common approaches to fill out a meal. But depending on the meal you are planning, it can be enjoyable to dress up sides for something that's a bit more special. And when it is easy, such as this recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts, then all the better, especially if the seasonings complement the other components of the meal.

Tossed with white miso, lemon juice and just a few simple hot spices, the Brussels sprouts are roasted to a tender golden brown, just perfect for serving on the side with any meal that's looking for some bold, spicy and colorful flavors to add. If you like Brussels sprouts as much as I do, this will be a recipe you'll be turning to again and again.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Miso and Lemon

Recipe by Lisa Turner
Cuisine: Asian
Published on September 9, 2020

Simple spicy and lemony Brussels sprouts roasted with miso

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes

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Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil
juice from 1 lemon (3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1/2 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
3 cups Brussels sprouts, outer leaves trimmed and halved or quartered
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat an oven to 425°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, miso, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper. Add the Brussels sprouts to the bowl and toss well to coat.
Spread the Brussels sprouts out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from the oven. Sprinkle the Brussels sprouts with sesame seeds, toss to coat, and return to the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the sprouts are fork tender and golden brown.

Makes 4 servings