Miso Butter Brussels Sprouts

Here's another experiment with brussels sprouts.

INGREDIENTS

• Brussels sprouts, small & firm – 1 lb.
• Butter – 1 tbs.
• Red miso paste – 1 tbs.
• Olive oil – 1 tbs.
• Lemon – ½

MAKE

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees
2. Rinse brussels sprouts and trim the ends (the stem part) and remove any outer leaves that look damaged or just don’t look that fresh. Slice them in half
3. Toss brussels sprouts with 1 tbs. of water and a generous dash of salt and pepper. Place brussels sprouts, cut-side down in a rimmed baking sheet / baking pan. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes
4. When brussels sprouts are in the oven melt butter and mix with red-miso paste and oil. Toss with brussels sprouts after they’ve baked for 10 minutes. Put back in the oven without foil. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes
5. Toss finished brussels sprouts juice from ½ a lemon and more salt and pepper as needed

SMARTS

1. These are best prepared for serving. If you prepare them ahead, they’ll lose their crisp
2. Serve finished brussels sprouts with your favorite nuts . . . cashews, walnuts, pine nuts all taste great
3. Vegan? Skip the butter and just use olive oil