Side Dish
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
DETAILS
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
RECIPE RATING
★★★★★
Pan sautéed Brussels sprouts are a quick, easy way to make delicious Brussels sprouts you’ll want to eat every night! Crispy, caramelized, and addictive!
Course
Side Dish
CUISINE
American
Estimated Time
15
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
cast iron skillet Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb Hanover Foods Brussels Sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 to 2 cups raw pine nuts or chopped raw walnuts, almonds, or pecans (optional)
- Chopped fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro or mint (optional)
- Handful of parmesan, feta or goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron or similar sturdy bottomed skillet over medium high for 4 minutes. Add the oil. As soon as the oil is hot and shining (but before it starts smoking), swirl to cost the pan, then add the halved Brussels sprouts. Shake the skillet a little and prod them so that as many as possible are cut-side down. Let sit completely undisturbed for 5 to 8 minutes, until they develop a dark, tasty, caramelized sear.
- Add the salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the Brussels sprouts. Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are browned all over and just turning tender the inside, about 6 to 8 additional minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, then the pine nuts or almonds. Let the residual heat of the skillet toast the nuts, stirring them very often so that they toast evenly on all sides and do not burn (if they aren’t toasting, return the skillet to low heat). As soon as the nuts are toasted, transfer the sprouts to a serving plate and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Enjoy hot.