Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 1 pound brussel sprouts, trimmed and quartered
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• Parmesan cheese, optional
• Balsamic vinegar, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F.  Grease a baking dish.
2. Place brussel sprouts, salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil in a large plastic bag. 400F
3. Massage bag until brussel sprouts are well coated.
4. Pour contents of the bag into the baking dish.
5. Bake at 400F for 35 minutes or until brussel sprouts are tender.  Stir every 10 minutes or so.
6. Sprinkle with shredded or grated Parmesan cheese and/or Balsamic vinegar when removed from the oven.
7. Serve warm.