Keto Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This keto-friendly recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts highlights crisped edges, tender interiors, and a nutty finish from Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Lemon zest brightens the dish, while simple seasoning enhances the vegetable’s natural flavors. It is a low-carb side suitable for various meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 500g Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- lemon zest of 1
- 3 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese 15g, grated
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts
- ½ - 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, cracked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 210ºC / 410F electric or 190C / 375F fan.
- Trim and halve the sprouts, removing any bruised leaves. Toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon zest, then spread out in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
- Roast for 10 minutes until slightly crisp, then add the parmesan and pine nuts.
- Roast for a further 8 minutes until the sprouts are crisp on the outside and tender in the middle, the cheese has melted and the pine nuts are golden.
Notes
- The recipe yields approximately 4 servings with about 8g net carbs per serving.
- Alternate nuts like pistachios or pecans can be used instead of pine nuts for varied flavor and texture.
- Adding ½ teaspoon garlic powder to the seasoning mixture provides extra savory flavor.
- Make sure Brussels sprouts are spread in a single layer without touching to achieve optimal crispness.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 10.9g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 18% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.