Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Brussels Sprouts Recipes Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic & Parmesan 5.0 (2) 1 Review Topped with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar, these flavorful Brussels sprouts will be the star on any table. Smashing the sprouts creates a wide surface area that gets mouthwateringly crispy in the oven. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 16, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly Raibikis Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber High-Protein Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ pounds medium Brussels sprouts, trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook until just tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 8 minutes. Drain the sprouts and plunge them into the ice bath. Let stand until cool enough to handle, then transfer to a clean dish towel and pat dry. Spread the sprouts on a large rimmed baking sheet. Flatten them with the bottom of a mason jar or sturdy glass. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Gently toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the sprouts. Roast until the Parmesan has melted and started to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle with vinegar. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 151 Calories 8g Fat 16g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 5 sprouts Calories 151 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 4g Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Vitamin A 1308IU 26% Sodium 234mg 10% Potassium 673mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved