Brussels Sprouts with Almonds and Manchego
Description
This veggie dish features Brussels sprouts, almonds, and Manchego cheese tossed in a citrus dressing--a quick, easy to prepare vegetarian meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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2 pounds Brussels sprouts, cut in half
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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2 ounces Manchego cheese, shredded
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 lemon, zested
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Toss Brussels sprouts in olive oil. Arrange on a baking sheet, cut-side down. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until Brussels begin to get tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; sprinkle with sliced almonds. Return to the oven and continue cooking until sprouts begin to crisp and brown on the edges and almonds are toasted, 15 to 20 minutes more.
4
Remove from the oven and transfer to a medium serving bowl. Add Manchego cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest; mix until sprouts are well coated. Season with salt and pepper.