Growing up my dad loved Brussels sprouts but I was not a fan. I wasn’t a picky eater (my mom used to feed me pigs feet and I liked it) but Brussels Sprouts always tasted bitter to me. Then I discover that the secret is to quarter them. When they’re quartered and then cooked they have a much better flavor. I used to make them with bacon and that’s a big hit also but this recipe has a citrus flavor and I think it goes better at the holidays, especially with my stuffing with dried cranberries! This recipe came out of one of those magazines you only see at Christmas that has so many great holiday recipes. I looked all over my house and couldn’t find it to give better credit or even to get the recipe so… this version is what I remember and now not the same but was just as delicious. I will be making this on Thanksgiving because it’s so simple. I can prep everything and get it ready to go in the oven early so once the turkey is done I can just throw it in. That way they’re nice and hot when we sit down to eat. Try these out this year and let me know what you think.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of Brussels sprouts
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T orange zest
- 2 oranges
- 1 t salt
- 1 t pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425
- wash the Brussels sprouts, cut off the bottom and then cut into quarters
- place in a baking dish
- add oil, orange zest, juice of two oranges, salt and pepper and mix
- place in oven and cook for 10 min then stir and cook for 10 more min
- remove from oven when sprouts are fork tender
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Neha says
Thnx for stopping by…This recipe looks delicious…Glad to follow your facebook page…keep visiting…
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Diana Rambles says
WOW! I had to pin these cause I love Brussel Sprouts.
Aubrey says
Thanks Diana! I’m positive that you’ll love them. 🙂
Simplee Sue says
My friend was just asking for new brussel sprout recipes. Thank you for this recipe. Looks good and of course, I like those little sprouts.
We may have met by chance…but we become friends by choice.
http://simpleesue.com/frivolous-friday-beautiful-thanksgiving-tables
admin says
Thanks Sue! We love sharing. 🙂
Kelly - Two Kids Cooking and More says
These look so good…I’ve never really been one to make brussel sprouts much, but I’m gonna have to try this one…thanks for sharing at my linky party!
Kelly
Aubrey says
I’m the same way but my husband loves them, so I had to find a recipe I could like or I’d never make them. You’ll love these.
Michelle says
Visiting from Mealtime Monday. The touch of orange sounds really good!
Aubrey says
Thanks Michelle. I think you’ll like them if you try them.
Christie - Food Done Light says
Love the idea of orange juice and brussels sprouts. What a great combo. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.
Aubrey says
Thanks Christie!
Sarah E. says
I cannot wait to try these! I just recently started eating brussels sprouts and they are definitely one of my new favorite veggies. My family loves anything citrusy paired with veggies too, so I’m sure they will love them too.
Stopping by from Thursday’s Treasure – pinned to share 🙂
Aubrey says
Sarah I’m a pretty new convert and so I know you will love these.
Sarah E says
P.S. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursday.
Aubrey says
Thanks for hosting! 🙂
Elizabeth says
These were a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Super easy to make. I already had almost all the ingredients in my kitchen. They were the first thing to be eaten, and I had several comments from people who said they were not brussels sprouts eaters, but loved these!
Aubrey says
Thanks Elizabeth!!! I love hearing that. I’m glad you had a great Thanksgiving!