Description
Transform Brussels sprouts into a delicious dish inspired by Mexican street corn with zesty lime, cotija cheese, and spices.
Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Cotija cheese
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Trim and half the Brussels sprouts, ensuring they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring each sprout is evenly coated in spices.
- Spread the seasoned Brussels sprouts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove them from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice on top for that extra zing!
- Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and add additional chili powder for an extra kick if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, adding a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
Prep the Brussels sprouts in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg