Eat brussels sprouts
Prepare and taste roasted Brussels sprouts with a simple olive oil, salt, and lemon recipe, discussing flavors and healthy benefits with adult supervision.
Step-by-step guide to eat Brussels sprouts
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Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Step 2
Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 3
Rinse the Brussels sprouts under cold running water.
Step 4
Ask an adult to cut off the tough stem ends and slice each sprout in half on the cutting board.
Step 5
Put the halved sprouts into the mixing bowl.
Step 6
Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the sprouts.
Step 7
Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the sprouts.
Step 8
Toss the sprouts in the bowl until each piece is lightly coated with oil and salt.
Step 9
Spread the sprouts cut-side down in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Step 10
Ask an adult to place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 18 to 22 minutes.
Step 11
Ask an adult to remove the hot baking sheet using oven mitts and set it on a heatproof surface.
Step 12
Squeeze half a lemon over the roasted sprouts.
Step 13
Taste one roasted sprout to try the flavors.
Step 14
Talk with an adult about the flavors you notice and the healthy benefits of Brussels sprouts.
Step 15
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
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Help!?
What can we use instead of olive oil if we don't have any?
If you don't have olive oil, use 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted butter or vegetable oil when you drizzle over the halved sprouts in the mixing bowl.
Why are my Brussels sprouts not crispy or browned after roasting?
If sprouts aren't browning, pat them dry after rinsing, make sure they're spread cut-side down in a single layer on the baking sheet without crowding, and roast in the preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for the full 18 to 22 minutes.
What tasks can younger kids do versus older kids in this activity?
Younger children can wash the sprouts with soap and water, add them to the mixing bowl, drizzle the oil, sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon salt, toss the sprouts, and squeeze half a lemon while an adult preheats the oven, cuts sprouts on the cutting board, and handles the baking sheet and oven mitts, and older kids can halve sprouts and place the baking sheet in the oven with supervision.
How can we make the roasted Brussels sprouts more interesting or special?
After an adult removes the hot baking sheet and you squeeze the lemon over the roasted sprouts, try tossing them with grated Parmesan, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or crispy bacon bits before tasting and sharing your finished creation on DIY.org.
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Facts about cooking and nutrition for kids
🍋 A squeeze of lemon brightens flavors and adds vitamin C, which helps keep your immune system strong.
🥦 Brussels sprouts are in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) and were likely first cultivated near Brussels in the 13th century.
🫒 Olive oil adds tasty healthy fats (mostly monounsaturated) that also help your body absorb some vitamins.
🔥 Roasting at high heat caramelizes natural sugars and makes sprouts taste sweeter and crispier — try about 200°C (400°F) for 20–30 minutes.
👩🍳 Kids can safely help by tossing sprouts with oil, sprinkling salt, and squeezing lemons — hands-on cooking makes trying new foods more fun.
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