Brussels Sprouts with Pecorino and Hazelnuts
A contrast of shaved raw Brussels sprouts and crisped-up roasted outer leaves, finished with shaved pecorino and toasted hazelnuts for a fiber- and vitamin-C-rich cruciferous side.
From The Young Forever Cookbook

- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Category
- Side Dish
- Cuisine
- Italian
Nutrition (estimated)
per 1 plate- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 7 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Carbs
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 480 mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, outer leaves removed and reserved, sprouts halved and sliced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 oz pecorino or hard sheep's milk cheese, shaved
- 0.33 cup roughly chopped toasted hazelnuts
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Toss sprout leaves with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and pepper. Spread on the sheet and roast about 15 min, stirring often, until crisp.
- In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, and remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with remaining ½ tsp salt. Add sliced raw Brussels sprouts and toss. Fold in roasted leaves. Top with pecorino shavings and hazelnuts; serve.
Active Compounds
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