Lemon-Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts halved
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2 Trim the Brussels sprouts by cutting off the stem end and removing any yellow or damaged leaves. Cut each sprout in half lengthwise.
3. 3 In a large bowl, combine the halved Brussels sprouts, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the sprouts are evenly coated.
4. 4 Spread the Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and slightly browned on the edges, stirring halfway through.
6. 6 While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
7. 7 Once the Brussels sprouts are done, remove from the oven and transfer to a serving bowl.
8. 8 Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the roasted Brussels sprouts and toss gently to combine.
9. 9 Serve immediately as a side dish or a healthy snack.