Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Looking for a tasty and easy roasted Brussels sprouts recipe? Add these garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts to your lineup of healthy side dishes.
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Garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts ingredients
Serves 4
- 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts cooking directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- On a parchment-lined sheet pan, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the Brussels sprouts halfway through.
- Sprinkle the Brussels sprouts with Parmesan cheese and continue roasting for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Garlic Parmesan Brussels nutrition facts
1 garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts serving:
Calories: 100
Protein: 5 grams
Total carbohydrates: 11 grams
Dietary fiber: 4 grams
Total fat: 4.5 grams
Nutrition facts are an estimate and vary based on serving size.
Getting your kids involved in the meal-prep
Getting kids involved in meal prep is a great way to teach them real-life skills and build their confidence and independence. Based on your child’s age and skill level, here are some ways they can help prepare the garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts:
- Practice their math skills by measuring the spices. Or you can measure, and your child can dump the spices in the bowl.
- Toss the Brussels on the pan with the spices.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Here are some other great way kids as young as 2 can help in the kitchen:
- Ages 2 and 3: Rip lettuce, pour ingredients in a bowl, help bring empty cups and plates to and from the table
- Ages 4 and 5: All the above + help measure ingredients, wash produce, set and clear the table
- Ages 6 to 8: All the above + use a child-safe knife (with supervision) to cut produce, crack eggs, wipe the counters, sweep the floor, load the dishwasher
- Ages 9 to 12: All the above + plan a simple meal, learn knife skills, wash dishes, take out the trash
- Ages 13 and older: All the above + plan and prepare their own meal
You know your child best. Assign mealtime responsibilities based on their skills and abilities, as well as your comfort.
This recipe has been tested at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen, located in the Center for Advanced Pediatrics. The Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen offers interactive, hands-on cooking and nutrition classes for patients, their families and children in the community.
To learn more, email teachingkitchen@choa.org.