Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

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Fresh and tender sautéed Brussels sprouts have crispy leaves and a tender-crisp center. The sweetness from the caramelized shallots provides a great balancing flavor. Enjoy them with lemon, or try one of the variations below to better match your main dish.

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Karen Rankin
Karen Rankin
Karen Rankin

Karen Rankin is a recipe tester, developer and food stylist. She is also a writer whose work has appeared in EatingWell, Southern Living, MyRecipes, Cooking Light, Real Simple and Food & Wine. She has served as a food stylist for many of those same brands and produces a series of videos for Southern Living called Tips from the Test Kitchen.

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Photo: Will Dickey
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced shallot

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add Brussels sprouts; cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shallot and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the Brussels sprouts are beginning to soften and char and the shallot begins to caramelize, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until the butter has melted.

Variations

Smoky Sautéed Brussels Sprouts: Prepare recipe as directed, stirring in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika with the salt and pepper.

Cumin-Lime Sautéed Brussels Sprouts: Prepare recipe as directed, substituting grated lime zest and lime juice for the lemon zest and juice and stirring in 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin with the salt and pepper.

Lemon-Parmesan Sautéed Brussels Sprouts: Prepare recipe as directed. Sprinkle the hot Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

198 Calories
16g Fat
12g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 198
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Vitamin A 1035IU 21%
Sodium 321mg 14%
Potassium 485mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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