MAKES: 4 SERVINGS • DIFFICULTY: easy
Roasting dramatically improves the flavor of Brussels sprouts. They’re even better with the addition of carrots for color, pecans for crunch, and a spritz of lemon to brighten the taste.
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 carrots, cut diagonally into ¼-inch slices
2 teaspoons Savory Spice Blend
⅓ cup raw pecan pieces
1 tablespoon blended peeled lemon (see here)
Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a large baking pan with a silicone mat or parchment paper and place the Brussels sprouts and carrots in a single layer. Season the vegetables with half of the Savory Spice Blend and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir the vegetables, and then roast for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the oven once again. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the pecans, lemon, and remaining spice blend.
Consuming Brussels sprouts (along with cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli) has been associated with a lower risk of colon cancer in the middle and right side of your body.129 In vitro, Brussels sprout extracts were found to effectively suppress breast cancer cell growth.130 Quite a lot of goodness in such a tiny little crucifer!