Best Brussel Sprouts Recipes
Brussel Sprouts are a delicious treat. They’ve suffered some PR troubles due to the initial odor that they release. Don’t let that deter you. It’s gone quickly. They offer a host of health benefits, including some cancer protection and a bevy of nutrients. Give any one of these recipes a try and you’ll be convinced.
Ingredients
- 1 lb small Brussel sprouts cut in halves
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Preparation
- Pre heat the oven to 400 degrees
- In a Dutch oven or oven proof skillet heat the oil
- Add the Brussel sprouts
- Stir for a few minutes to coat them with oil
- Add garlic cloves and sear the sprouts and the garlic
- When they start to brown, pop the whole thing into the oven for 20 min
- Check on it every 5 -7 min and give it a stir if it looks too brown on the bottom
- As soon as they are soft but crispy on the outside (check with a fork)
- Take them out and toss them with the balsamic and honey
Super easy and very tasty!
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 lbs Brussel sprouts
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1 lg shallot minced
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 3/4 c chicken stock
Preparation
- Cook the bacon in a skillet
- When the bacon is done, remove it and place it on some paper towels to drain the excess fat
- Sauté the shallot, garlic and the sprouts in the bacon fat
- Add the stock
- Simmer until the stock has almost completely evaporated. About 20-30 min
Serve
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussel sprouts sliced thin
- 3/4 c shredded Gouda
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 1 tsp fresh thyme minced.
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 c heavy cream
- 1/2 c bread crumbs / crushed crackers or panko
- 1/4 c Parmesan
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
Preparation
- Pre heat oven to 350
- Toss the sprouts with Gouda, thyme, flour and garlic.
- Add salt and pepper
- Place it in an oven proof dish
- Pour the heavy cream over the mix
- Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan and oil and pour it on top
- Bake for 30 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb pancetta
- 1 lb Brussel sprouts cut in half
- 1/2 c Parmesan
- 1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 c cubed butternut squash or 1 apple cored, peeled and diced
Preparation
- Pre heat oven to 350
- In a Dutch oven or oven proof skillet heat the pancetta
- Cook it until it’s brown and crispy not burned though
- Take the meat out and save it on the side
- Sauté the sprouts and squash/ Apple in the rendered fat until the squash/Apple starts to brown and soften. The sprouts should start to brown too
- Combine the cooked pancetta, Parmesan and balsamic and pour it over the top
- Bake for 30 min
- Check it to make sure that the Brussel sprouts are soft but crisp on the outside
Ingredients
- 6-8 oz bacon
- 1 lb Brussel sprouts
- 3/4 c bourbon
- 1/2 c chicken stock
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
Preparation
- Cook the bacon in a skillet
- When it’s ready, remove it and place it on a paper towel
- Sauté the Brussel sprouts in the rendered fat
- After they brown add the bourbon
- Cook and stir for about 7 min until the smell of alcohol is gone
- Add stock and scrape the bottom
- Turn the heat down to simmer until the stock has mostly evaporated. About 20 min
- Add maple syrup and reserved bacon
- Toss and heat for 5-7 more min
Serve
Enjoy your Brussel Sprouts.
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