Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 1 pint brussels sprouts (about a pound)
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, to coat bottom of the pan
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Trim bottom of brussels sprouts, and slice each in half, top to bottom.
• Heat oil in cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
• Put sprouts cut side down in one layer in pan.
• Put in garlic, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cook, undisturbed, until sprouts begin to brown on bottom, and transfer to oven.
• Roast, shaking pan every 5 minutes, until sprouts are quite brown and tender, about 10-20 minutes.
• Taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary. 
• Serve hot or warm.

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