Description
A crispy, low-carb one-pan dinner featuring roasted smashed Brussels sprouts, savory Italian sausage, caramelized onions, garlic, herbs, butter, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Boil Brussels sprouts for 7–8 minutes and drain well.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
3. Smash Brussels sprouts gently on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet.
7. Add onions and cook until caramelized.
8. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
9. Add roasted Brussels sprouts.
10. Mix with butter until coated.
11. Top with Parmesan, parsley, and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for extra heat.
- Air fry leftovers to restore crispiness.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts & Sausage Skillet, low carb dinner, one pan meal