Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts
• 1½ Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 2¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 

2. Wash Brussels sprouts and trim stems. Slice Brussels sprouts in half and place in a bowl. (Keep any loose leaves as they taste delicious when crisped in the oven!)

3. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a separate small bowl and then pour over Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with half a teaspoon of salt and freshly ground pepper (if using table salt, reduce amount slightly). Stir in chopped garlic gently.

4. Place Brussels sprouts, cut side down, in a cast iron frying pan and place in oven on top rack. Cook 15-20 minutes. Turn Brussels sprouts over and cook another 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan (if using) and cook another 5 minutes. The Brussels sprouts should be nicely browned, some of the outside leaves crunchy and the interior cooked through. 

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.