Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4-5 garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, garlic ( you could sliver them to release the aroma), salt and pepper. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. Sprinkle with more kosher salt ( I like these salty like French fries), and serve immediately.

Alternately if the Oven is busy

 Microwave the clean brussel sprouts till it is semi cooked ( I put it for about 10 mins) Heat the oil in a wok till it is very hot ( you can see the steam rise) . Add the garlic first, when it is slightly brown, add the steamed brussel sprout . Do not mix. Let them stay till one side browns in the oil, after about a minute, turn it on the other side and let it brown. Serve hot. This method takes much less time to cook.