Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, preferably unsalted

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered

1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

3 tablespoons water

Preparation

Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 450°F.

Place butter on a rimmed baking pan that is large enough for the Brussels sprouts to roast in a single layer or else they will steam instead of roasting if too crowded. Roast until the butter is melted, browned and fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven; toss Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts with the browned butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Return to the oven and roast for 7 minutes. Remove briefly and sprinkle with water; toss, then continue roasting until the sprouts are tender and lightly browned, about 7 to 9 minutes more.