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Preheat oven to 425˚F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in the Brussels sprouts and cook them until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on their size. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Transfer the Brussel sprouts to the baking sheet and smash each sprout using the bottom of a drinking glass or jar. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Toss them with olive oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are crispy.
Add balsamic vinegar to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until bubbling.
Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until the liquid is reduced by half and thickened, stirring frequently. The glaze should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready. It will thicken more as it cools, so it’s best to remove it from heat when it’s slightly thinner than you want.
Remove the brussel sprouts from the oven and drizzle them with the prepared balsamic glaze.
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Directions
Preheat oven to 425˚F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in the Brussels sprouts and cook them until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on their size. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Transfer the Brussel sprouts to the baking sheet and smash each sprout using the bottom of a drinking glass or jar. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Toss them with olive oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are crispy.
Add balsamic vinegar to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until bubbling.
Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until the liquid is reduced by half and thickened, stirring frequently. The glaze should coat the back of a spoon when it’s ready. It will thicken more as it cools, so it’s best to remove it from heat when it’s slightly thinner than you want.
Remove the brussel sprouts from the oven and drizzle them with the prepared balsamic glaze.