Italian Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Steps:

• For the crispy shallots: Place the shallots and oil to cover in a small pot. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until the shallots are slightly brown and beginning to crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to crisp (reserve the oil and let cool; oil keeps for about a week and makes a great flavored oil).
• For the Brussels sprouts: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the Brussels sprouts in an even layer in a large cast-iron pan. Drizzle with olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Lay Brussels sprouts cut-side down in an even layer. Roast until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add roasted Brussels sprouts, vinegar, neonata and salt to taste in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
• Mix creme fraiche and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
• Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a platter. Top with dollops of the creme fraiche and the frizzled shallots. Serve!

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until browned. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon., Add Brussels sprouts to pan; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Stir in the capers, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until caramelized, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Add the raisins, pine nuts, lemon zest and pancetta; toss to coat.

Steps:

• Clean Brussels sprouts and place a small X in the bottom core of each sprout.
• Place in microwaveable bowl with a half cup of water.
• Cover and microwave 5 minutes.
• Stir and microwave another 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain.
• Place stewed tomatoes in another bowl and microwave until hot.
• Pour over cooked sprouts, and stir.
• Allow to sit for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When ready to serve, microwave 2 minutes to heat through.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Trim fresh sprouts, quarter and steam 10 minutes. Or follow package directions.
• Whisk next 5 ingredients together.
• Toss sprouts with viniagrette.
• Top with shaved parmesan and basil.