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April 15, 2020

How to Cook Frozen Brussels Sprouts (+ Recipe Ideas!)

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If you’ve ever wondered how to cook frozen brussels sprouts (or the best way to do it): I’ve got you covered!

Brussels sprouts are a great veggie side dish. They can be served on their own, with other roasted veggies, or in a warm brussels sprouts salad. I even wrote an entire post on how to make brussels sprouts delicious!

But did you know you can roast frozen brussels sprouts? It’s easy and so much tastier than steaming or microwaving them, because brussels sprouts (and all veggies) are best when they’re crispy and not soggy!

And if you’re curious: frozen veggies are just as nutritious as fresh ones… but they give you a lot more flexibility with your meal planning. 🙂

(See also: How to Love Veggies)

how to cook frozen brussels sprouts

How to Cook Frozen Brussels Sprouts

To cook frozen brussels sprouts, I highly recommend roasting them! It brings out the flavor and crispiness in the best way. Plus, it’s super easy and barely requires any prep work. And you know I’m all about hands-off cooking!

Here are the main steps:

  1. Spread the frozen brussels sprouts on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper (don’t thaw them first!)
  2. Toss with oil + seasoning (feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat)
  3. Roast in the oven until crispy

You can find the full recipe at the end of this post. But feel free to experiment – most seasonings will go well here!

(Here’s some flavor inspiration: maple cinnamon roasted veggies & garlic herb roasted veggies)

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Recipe Ideas for Brussels Sprouts

One of my favorite brussels sprouts side dish recipes is my honey miso roasted brussels sprouts. Definitely give that one a try – you won’t regret it!

And if you’re looking for full meal inspiration, here are some of my favorite recipes to eat with roasted brussels sprouts:

  • Salmon with Lemon Mustard Dill Sauce
  • Gluten Free Chicken Fingers Recipe
  • Mix & Match Pasta Recipes
  • Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans
  • Grilled Italian Sausage & Veggie Foil Packets

For more veggie recipes, check out these posts for instructions + inspiration:

  • How to Roast Frozen Vegetables (+ Recipe Ideas!)
  • How to Roast Frozen Broccoli
  • 5 Ways to Encourage Infants to Eat More Vegetables
  • How to Cook Frozen Cauliflower
  • How to Cook Frozen Asparagus

roasted brussels sprouts on a white plate with lemons

Here’s the full recipe/instructions for how to cook frozen brussels sprouts. Enjoy!

How to Roast Frozen Brussels Sprouts

roasted brussels sprouts on a white plate with lemons
June 1, 2020 by Anne

Here's how to roast frozen brussels sprouts so they're delicious (and NOT soggy)!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield
4-6 servings
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Ingredients:

  • Frozen brussels sprouts
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • Desired seasonings (salt, pepper, and garlic powder are my staples!)
  • Fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Spread frozen brussels sprouts in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Do not thaw first!
  3. Drizzle veggies lightly with oil, then sprinkle with desired seasonings. Toss to coat.
  4. Roast veggies for 25 minutes (or more if needed), until fully heated and browned around the edges.
  5. Optional: squeeze lemon juice over veggies for extra freshness!

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What’s your favorite way to make brussels sprouts? Let me know in the comments!

- anne
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  • Jim December 21, 2020 · 12:14PM:
    Wow! These were so great. We love brussel sprouts and buy both fresh and frozen but the frozen ones are always boiled and it was great to find a recipe to roast them. I didn't know you could but now I do and will be enjoying them from now on. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas and recipes!
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      December 21, 2020 · 12:20PM:
      Yay, so glad to hear this! Thanks for letting me know this post was a hit for you!
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