There’s no recipe that Jamie Oliver can’t simplify – from his Mushroom Soup to his Apple Tart, the recipes in his book 5 Ingredients Mediterranean: Simple Incredible Food are accessible, tasty and health-conscious. These charred Brussels sprouts are no exception. They’re also “a really fun and super-delicious dish to make,” Oliver writes. “I’m using Brussels sprouts, but you can use the same charring principle for any Mediterranean brassicas, like broccolini, kale, cauliflower and romanesco.”
Jamie Oliver's Easy Charred Brussels Sprouts
Jamie Oliver's simple recipe for charred Brussels sprouts with a quick creamy dressing, croutons and shaved parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1¾ oz Parmesan cheese plus extra to serve
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ lemon
- 2 thick slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, char in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat for 15 minutes, or until gnarly on the outside and steamy and tender on the inside, then tip onto a board. Meanwhile, finely grate most of the Parmesan and fold it through the yogurt with the lemon juice. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper, then spoon onto a serving platter.
- Place the pan on a medium-high heat. Slice the bread into ½-inch cubes and toast with a drizzle of olive oil for 4 minutes, or until golden, finely grating over the remaining Parmesan for the last few seconds, tossing occasionally. Arrange the croutons and Brussels on top of the yogurt, and finish with extra shavings of Parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, tossing together just before serving.
