Brought to you by Janine!
I live in Seattle, where sunshine is rarely seen outside of the months of July and August, the nearly constant drizzle does not persuade locals to carry umbrellas, and a half inch of snow will shut the entire city down until it melts. It is also a city where organic local produce is easy to find, many people have impressive vegetable gardens which produce yields well into the winter months, and outdoor farmers markets run year round in every neighborhood I can think of. Kale, turnips, winter squashes, beets, chard, onions, and Brussels sprouts are all bountiful thanks to the (mostly) temperate conditions. I consider myself lucky to have such a wealth of freshly grown food options at my disposal. I do often find myself wondering how much longer I can find creative uses for all these winter vegetables. By the time it’s February, vegetable soup is stale to my palate, and roasted vegetable sides are yesterday’s news. I need something light. Something crisp. Something fresh. Aha! Most of us in the Pacific Northwest have had our share of kale chips. Here is a fresh take on the light and crunchy green snack: Brussels sprout chips. Enjoy!
Ingredients
15-20 large Brussels sprouts
1 large lemon or 2 small ones
1 tbs fresh thyme if you have it or 1 1/2 tsp dried if you don’t
1/2 tsp sea salt
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat an oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut off the bud end of the Brussels sprouts and let the loose large outside leaves flake off (some leaves may need a little 
assistance). Save the inside cores of the Brussels sprouts for another recipe.
Mix the juice of 1-2 lemons, with thyme, sea salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk in the olive oil to make a dressing.
Toss your sprout leaves in the dressing and bake on your lined sheet at 350 for 8- 10 minutes or until crisp.
Voila! You can turn just about any hearty leaf like vegetable into a chip using this same method. Try kale chips if you haven’t, they’re delicious. Another fun variation is trading out the lemon or thyme in the dressing for something else such as rosemary, lime, or even cayenne pepper.
Crowded Earth Kitchen 
Can’t wait to try this! While trying to eat healthy, I miss the salt and crunch factor of chips and pretzels. And I love spice and heat. So I’m making these tonight with cayenne pepper! Thanks Crowded Earth Kitchen, and guest Janine.
What do you think about using frozen brussels sprouts? I currently have some in my freezer.
Hmm. To be honest, that doesn’t sound like it would work as well – I think the texture would be off. I’ve cooked with frozen Brussels sprouts before, and while I think they’re fine, the texture is different from fresh cooked. If you try it, I’d be curious to know how it worked!
That looks amazing!!!
Janine did a great job with these, I agree!
I’m in the middle of cramming for an exam and happen to have a lonely lemon as well as some thyme that I didn’t know how I would manage to use up! Thank you for providing my snack attack inspiration this evening!
Good luck on your exam, and happy snacking!
I have some brussel sprouts on hand and wanted to try something new. I can’t wait!