Roasted Brussel Sprout Leaves

As a side dish this is a family favorite and as far as we're all concerned, is the only way to prepare and eat Brussel sprouts.  Brussel sprouts can be a little bitter and I wasn't really a fan until I had them prepared this way...oven roasted, with only the leaves.  These sprouts turn out to be crispy, light, pieces of heavenly goodness.

Brussel sprouts

olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut ends off brussels sprouts and remove leaves. Discard the ends.

On a non-stick cookie sheet spread out the leaves evenly.

Lightly drizzle olive oil all over the leaves.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place in oven and roast for about 20 minutes, tossing every five minutes.  Keeping a close eye because a lot can happen in 5 minutes.  

They're done when they turn golden and crispy.  Some might even look the slightest bit burnt, but that just means they will be crispy little bits of goodness.