Tired of bland brussels sprouts? Our gluten-free roasted parmesan brussels sprouts are your flavorful solution, packed with incredible taste! This easy recipe uses clever substitutes like almond flour and pork rinds for a satisfying crunch. You are in for a quick preparation that gets these delicious sprouts on your table in about 45 minutes, making them a hit at any gathering.
Here’s how to make them!
What You Will Need:
- 1 pound of Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup of ground pork rinds
- 1 cup of parmesan cheese
- 1 cup of almond flour
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika (smoked or not)
- 3 beaten eggs
Prepping Brussels Sprouts for Roasting
I included crumbled pork rinds in this recipe because they act as bread crumbs and you do not have to add butter because of the fat content of the pork rinds. The almond flour replaces the all purpose flour. The spices, however, are up to you. You can add cayenne or chili powder if you want a kick to the roasted brussels sprouts. Another option is to add oregano and dip them in a marinara sauce!
Step by Step Assembly for Crispy Sprouts
After setting up the three bowls, start by coating the halved brussels sprouts, one by one, into the flour mixture. The flour mixture will stick best to the cut half of the brussels sprout. It will still have a bit of moisture left after cutting it. The egg mixture should stick to the floured brussels sprout with no problem. Lastly, dip the egg coated brussels sprouts in the parmesan mixture. Place the coated brussels sprouts on a lined baking tray.
I have found it is a good idea to use one hand for dipping in the dry bowls and one for dipping in the egg bowl. This way your hands will not get an egg and parmesan coating too!
Oven Roasting Your Delicious Brussels Sprouts
Bake the brussels sprouts at 400 for about 20 minutes. The baking time will vary with ovens and how golden brown and delicious you want them. I have found that 20 minutes works out just fine. Serve them with a dipping sauce as an appetizer or as a side dish. I am sure you will love them!
Please visit my appetizer page for more ideas such as my BBQ shrimp bowl.
FAQ’s:
This recipe uses almond flour instead of traditional all-purpose flour, and ground pork rinds as a substitute for bread crumbs, making them naturally gluten-free.
The recipe calls for ground pork rinds. You can typically find these pre-ground, or you can grind whole pork rinds in a food processor to use as a substitute for bread crumbs.
The recipe uses a three-bowl breading method. After halving the sprouts, coat them first in the almond flour mixture (which sticks to the natural moisture), then in beaten egg, and finally in the parmesan-pork rind mixture.
Yes, absolutely! While the recipe includes garlic powder and paprika, you can customize the spices. Consider adding cayenne or chili powder for a kick, or oregano for a different herbal flavor.
These versatile Brussels sprouts are perfect as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce, or they make a delicious side dish for any meal. They pair well with various meats and can be enjoyed on their own.
The Brussels sprouts bake quickly at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes. The exact baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven and how golden brown and crispy you prefer them.
Gluten-free Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
- 3 bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup ground pork rinds
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 beaten eggs
Instructions
- You will need three bowls and a parchment lined baking sheet.
- In the first bowl, combine almond flour, sea salt, black pepper, garlic pepper, and paprika.
- In the second bowl will be the beaten eggs.
- In the third bowl, combine ground pork rinds and parmesan cheese.
- Dip the brussels sprouts in the flour mixture. See notes.
- Next, place the coated sprouts into the beaten egg mixture.
- Lastly, coat the sprout in the parmesan mixture and then place on the baking tray.
- Repeat for the rest of the brussels sprouts.
- Bake the sprouts for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F
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