Spicy Garlic Brussels Sprout Bowl (Printable)
Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic, chili flakes, avocado and toasted pumpkin seeds in a vegetarian bowl.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, sliced into thin rounds
04 - 1 small red onion, sliced
05 - 3.5 ounces baby spinach
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, or more to taste
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
12 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Optional Base
15 - 7 ounces cooked quinoa or brown rice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until Brussels sprouts are crisp and golden.
04 - If using, cook quinoa or brown rice according to package directions while vegetables roast.
05 - Divide baby spinach among serving bowls. Top with the roasted vegetables. Add cooked quinoa or brown rice if desired.
06 - Garnish with avocado slices, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a drizzle of lemon juice. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The kick of chili flakes is just enough to make your taste buds dance, and you can swap in your favorite grains to keep things interesting.
- I adore how these bowls are both crave-worthy and nourishing, leaving me full but never weighed down.
02 -
- Piling too many vegetables on the sheet pan leads to steaming, not roasting—give everything space for those crisp bits.
- I once held back on salt, but learned a braver pinch brings all the flavors into harmony.
03 -
- Roast the veggies on the bottom oven rack for the best caramelization—they’ll get deeply golden, just watch carefully at the end.
- A pinch more chili flakes than you think you need is the secret to a bowl that wakes up your senses every time.