What’s Inside: Is there anything better than charred, crispy, green veggies? These roasted Brussels sprouts achieve their toastiness from ghee, making them Paleo- and Whole30-friendly.
I don’t know about you, but my holiday plate is not complete without a large spoonful of toasty roasted Brussels sprouts, especially at Thanksgiving.
I’ve tried these with bacon, balsamic vinegar, and even parmesan cheese (back in the day before I went dairy-free). And don’t get me wrong, they were all amazing. But I knew I wanted something simpler that was Paleo- and Whole30-friendly. And nailing a perfectly roasted batch with just ghee and sea salt is all I need to see stars.
I also like keeping them simple when my plate overfloweth with other goodies. Now you can do these on a baking sheet with some parchment paper and call it a day, but you’ll notice I prefer to do them in a cast iron pan. I find that by sauteéing them in ghee for a few minutes before roasting in the oven, I can get them perfectly crisp on the outside but still moist and plump in the center. Sometimes when I chuck them on a baking sheet, I overdo them. Trust me, you will love them like this!!
Bonus Tip: When using cooking fat, go with a saturated fat when you’re roasting and cooking at high temperatures. If you don’t want to use ghee, duck fat is also an excellent choice (but when isn’t it, really?) or for no animal fat at all… my go-to would be coconut oil.
These ghee-roasted Brussels sprouts pair perfectly with all the fixings for a full-blown Thanksgiving dinner, like roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed cauliflower, and gravy. And trust me, your friends and family will appreciate that this side dish leaves plenty of room in their bellies for the rest of your holiday spread!
You can find my recipe for ghee-roasted Brussels sprouts below! And make sure to check out my roundup of healthy Thanksgiving basics to ensure you stay on track this holiday season and impress your guests with a delicious, clean, homemade meal.
Happy holidays, and enjoy!
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21 comments
Such a delicious side dish! Everyone at my house loved it!
You can’t beat roasted brussel sprouts, but I have never done them in Ghee. I can’t wait to give it a try.
This is so much easier than I thought it would be!
Can you add garlic to the mix?
oh for sure, that’d be lovely!
The perfect roasted brussel sprout. Love them with duck fat!
I love brussels sprouts and recipes with just a few ingredients! This is for me!
same here, Lisa!
Yum! I love Brussels Sprouts! My go-to side dish with dinner! Thanks for sharing
What a yummy and easy way to make brussel sprouts. My family thought they were so good.
I love how easy and delicious this side dish. is, we make it all the time now!
I make it CONSTANTLY!! so glad, Emily!
So simple, yet so delicious. I loved this recipe, thank you.
Favorite side dish! Definitely serving this with our Christmas dinner!
Love how crispy and delicious these are. Looking forward to making them again.
Wonderful! Enjoy, babe!
What a tasty way to enjoy brussel sprouts! Delicious and the perfect side.
This is my favorite way to make Brussels sprouts, thanks for the great idea for dinner tonight!
Agree!!
My favorite way to make Brussels sprouts! So good, thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
This is my favorite side, no doubt about that. I love making it with so many of my all-time favorite dishes – it never disappoints!