Vegetarian Christmas – Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Orange Juice & Zest

Brussels sprouts – the perfect holiday side dish – are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, orange juice and orange zest, then slow roasted in a hot pan until golden brown. They get that nutty sweetness and nicely brown crisp exterior. Yum! It’s simple, easy and quick to make and oh so delicious!

I hope you like them as much as I do! 🙂

– 400 g brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed, bigger ones cut in half lengthwise

– 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

– 1 orange’s zest and freshly squeezed juice

– 2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil

– salt, pepper

– 2 tablespoons water

Heat coconut or olive oil in a roasting pan over medium heat. Place brussels sprouts in the pan and roast for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Add water, place a lid on top and cook for another 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, orange juice and zest, season with salt and pepper. Cook and roast for another 5 minutes without lid until the orange juice will be caramelized on the sprouts.