Easy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
These Easy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts are a simple way to get a bowl of delicious cruciferous vegetables on the table!
Easy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
When your dad asks for a bowl of leftover Brussels sprouts for breakfast, you know they were cooked to perfection. The first time I made these easy sautéed brussels sprouts, I left out the pecans, thinking my kids and the persnickety spouse might actually take a courtesy bite and change their mind about this much-maligned vegetable. Sigh. No way. The pecans added a fabulous crunch, so don’t leave those out unless you have actually Brussels sprouts eaters that don’t like nuts.
These sprouts were cooked with garlic and onions in a mixture of butter and olive oil. Yes, all those flavors penetrated during the cooking process. Last but not least, chopped pecans another wonderful texture. The perfect finishing touch!
I loved getting a little color on the cut side of these sprouts. That caramelization is another flavor enhancement. Just make sure to poke the biggest sprouts with the tip of a sharp knife or a fork to make sure they’re tender. You definitely don’t want to overcook and have mushy veggies either, but that’s harder to do while frying.
Perfect Fall or Thanksgiving Side Dish
So, alas, these easy sautéed Brussels sprouts ended up being a treat for myself, and my dad, that Thanksgiving years ago. The picky ones didn’t care to have even one measly bite. This simple Brussels sprouts recipe is a wonderful side dish whether for a casual weeknight meal or for special company! I have a feeling your family will be an easier sell than mine!!
More Brussels Sprouts Recipes You’ll Love:
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar from Two Peas and Their Pod
- Roasted Autumn Vegetables with a Dijon Vinaigrette from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Red Lobster Fresh Roasted Brussels Sprouts from CopyKat Recipes
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon from Barefeet in the Kitchen
Easy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
A simple autumnal side dish that's tasty enough for the holidays!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup roasted pecans, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Brussels sprouts in boiling, salted water until just tender, 3-5 minutes.
- Drain and allow to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, cut each sprout in half.
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet. Add onions and cook till golden.
- Add minced garlic and Brussels sprouts and saute till sprouts are lightly browned.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add pecans if using.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Saveur magazine.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 71Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 74mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g
59 Comments on “Easy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts”
The Peppermint Bark Snowflakes are still fresh in my memory and seeing brussel sprouts is a bit of a shock to the system:) I only made this once, now tempted to have another go
I love getting the brussels sprouts that come on the stalk–they are so cool-looking! I’ll have to try sauteeing them–I’m always partial to roasting them.
Add me as yet another lover of the sprouts. I swear I could happily eat them daily. And sauteing them is my favorite way to make them. Yum!!
Anch’io cucino i cavolini di Bruxelles così!!! A mio marito e a mia figlia non piacciono molto.. invece io li adoro, come tutta la verdura!!!
E’ sempre un piacere passare a trovarti!!!
Un bacio!!!!
Your brussel spout on the stalk looks so cool. It never comes like that at my stores. I love brussel sprouts and your dish looks like a winner. Love the addition of pecans. 🙂 PS.. Good to hear that was your Thanksgiving turkey yesterday, I did a lot of cooking from Thanksgiving too and it gave me over a week of posts. I posted my first “curry” recipe in a while today.:)
My husband loves this vegetable and I think this version is super! Thanks for sharing.
Don’t you just love to buy brussel sprouts on the stalk? It feels like you are “harvesting” your crop, and they seem so much fresher. I love them.
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One of the things I miss about living in California is having the ability to to get brussel sprouts direct from the farms attached to the stalk like you have pictured. Oh so good.
My “Liz” would love this recipe, because for once she wouldn’t have me putting bacon in with the sprouts. 😉
Nice to see a brussel sprouts recipe. It seems like not that many people seem to like them, but I happen to love them. They are so delicious (and healthy!) stir fried or just plain boiled!
Brussels Sprouts? They seem to be all over the place lately. I have never tried them – they scare me!! This sounds like a great recipe though, might have to give it a try!
Brussels Sprouts? They seem to be all over the place lately. I have never tried them – they scare me!! This sounds like a great recipe though, might have to give it a try!
No fair… where in the world did you find that gorgeous bunch of Brussels sprouts?
I love them too. I have 2 pounds in the fridge – will give this recipe a try this week.
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I can never ever get enough of Brussel sprouts!!! One of my top 5 veggies for sure. I’ll have to try your recipe one day – I probably leave the pecans out too. Can’t wait to try this out!
The trick to making brussels sprouts good…when they aren’t roasted… fry them in butter. NOM NOM.
I love the simplicity of sauteed brussels sprouts…with chopped pecans, it would be like heaven for me! YUM!
I love them !
I adore brussels sprout and my husband abhors them. What is a woman to do? Make these for herself, of course. Thanks for sharing this.
I did brussels sprouts too for Thanksgiving.
I like that you saute them so that add a nice crunch.
Love it with roasted pecans. Delicious!!!
Like many people, I don’t usually go for these…but you are a trusted source…so….
Perfect side dish, I love Brussels sprouts! And I love veggies in the midst of so many holiday sweet treats!