Brussels Sprouts with Almonds and Manchego

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

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

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, cut in half
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 ounces Manchego cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons lemon juice
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.