Garlic lemon & parmesan sprouts

A quick & easy side dish from Nutritionist Emma

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Garlic, Lemon & Parmesan Sprouts ??✨ The BEST Brussel sprouts recipe Boring boiled sprouts – no thank you! Roast them instead! Healthy, gut-friendly food doesn’t need to be boring – here are my garlic, lemon and parmesan sprouts for you to enjoy this festive season. Although, I do also always say, sprouts aren’t just for December… yep, this can be a year-round recipe – people! Sprouts really are incredibly healthy – your liver, and your gut bacteria love them. Roasted in some lovely extra virgin olive oil (it is a myth that you can’t cook with this stuff, by the way, EVOO is simply packed with antioxidants, so you don’t want to miss out on that) plus these delicious extras to really add to the flavour – and health qualities, lets be honest, garlic and lemon zest and are so protective at this time of year too. Save this reel and thank me later! Comment ‘sprouts’ and I can send you a link to the full recipe details ?✨

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16 December 2025

Garlic, Lemon & Parmesan Sprouts - serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 500g Brussel sprouts
  • 3 tbsp EVOO
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and bashed with the base of a knife
  • Garlic & herb granules – 1tbsp approx.
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Parmesan – pre-grated for a finer grating, or grate fresh for crispier chunks.
  • Seasoning – simple salt and pepper or my preference for this recipe, Herbamare Spicy Sea Salt

Method

  • Parboil the Brussels first for 5-10 minutes if you prefer a softer finish. If you’re short on time (me) or like them al dente, put them straight into the roasting tin.
  • Drizzle with the EVOO, garlic cloves and granules, lemon zest, parmesan and seasoning.
  • Pop in the oven or air fryer for 30-40minutes, shaking half way through, until soft to bite, and nicely coloured and crips on the outside.

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