Brussels sprouts are healthy and delicious, great on their own or as a side dish. They can be cooked in many different ways, for example in a pan or in the oven. Regardless of the cooking method used, Brussels sprouts require a simple, quick preparation and guarantee a very tasty result.
Ingrediants
Boiled Brussels sprouts
- 1 kg of Brussels sprouts
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt
- Half a teaspoon of pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) of butter
Stir-fried Brussels sprouts
- 1 kg of Brussels sprouts
- 60 ml of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of lemon juice
Baked Brussels Sprouts
- 700 g of Brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt
- Half a teaspoon of black pepper
Stewed Brussels sprouts
- 700 g of Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) of butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt
- 1 finely chopped clove of garlic
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Boiled Brussels sprouts
Step 1. Put the water to boil
Fill a large pot of water, put it on the stove, add a pinch of salt and wait for the water to boil.
Step 2. Wash the Brussels sprouts
Rinse them under cold running water and remove any yellow outer leaves.
Step 3. Cook the sprouts
Dip them into the boiling water and let them cook for 10-15 minutes or until softened. They're ready when you can easily skewer them with a fork.
Step 4. Drain and season them
When the Brussels sprouts have softened, all that remains is to drain them, season them and they will be ready to eat. You can flavor them with butter, salt and pepper. Remember that it is best to eat them hot.
If you prefer, you can steam the sprouts. Steaming preserves the color and texture of the vegetables better than boiling
Method 2 of 4: Stir-fried Brussels sprouts
Step 1. Wash and cut the Brussels sprouts
Rinse them under cold running water and remove any yellow outer leaves. Cut them in half starting from the top and make a small incision on the stem, about one centimeter, which will allow the heat to better penetrate the sprouts.
Step 2. Heat 60ml of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Make sure the pan is large enough to hold all the sprouts cut in half.
Step 3. Place the sprouts in the pan with the cut side down and season them
Sprinkle them with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4. Cook the sprouts
Let them cook on one side for about 5 minutes until they turn golden, then flip them one at a time.
Step 5. Pour 80 ml of water into the pan and finish cooking the sprouts
The water must cover the bottom of the pan completely. Let the sprouts cook until the liquid has evaporated completely and make sure they are cooked in the center as well. Once ready, season them with the lemon juice and serve hot.
Method 3 of 4: Baked Brussels Sprouts
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 200 ºC
Step 2. Wash and cut the Brussels sprouts
Rinse them under cold running water and remove any yellow outer leaves. Cut the stems off with the knife so the sprouts cook more quickly.
Step 3. Season them in a bowl
Sprinkle them with extra virgin olive oil, pepper and a couple of pinches of salt (about 4 grams) - set the remaining salt aside.
Step 4. Stir to distribute the toppings, then place the sprouts in the pan arranged in a single layer
This way, the flavors will blend and you will get even cooking.
Step 5. Bake the sprouts in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until soft
Start checking them after 30 minutes, trying to skewer them with a fork to see if they have softened. From time to time, gently shake the pan to obtain a more even cooking.
Step 6. Serve the Brussels sprouts
Sprinkle them with the remaining salt and eat them hot.
Method 4 of 4: Stewed Brussels Sprouts
Step 1. Put the water to boil
Fill a large pot of water, put it on the stove, add a pinch of salt and wait for the water to boil.
Step 2. Wash the Brussels sprouts
Rinse them under cold running water and, if necessary, remove the outer yellow leaves.
Step 3. Cut the Brussels sprouts
Divide them in half from the top and make a small incision on the stem, about an inch, which will allow the heat to better penetrate inside the sprouts.
Step 4. Sear the sprouts for 5-10 minutes
They just need to start to soften, then drain them from the cooking water.
Step 5. Put the butter, garlic and salt in a pan and turn on the stove
Finely chop a clove of garlic and put it in a pan with two tablespoons of butter and a teaspoon of salt. Let the ingredients heat up for a couple of minutes: the butter must melt and the garlic must release its scent.
Step 6. Cook the sprouts for 3-5 minutes or until they change color
Add the sprouts to the pan and mix them to season them evenly. If they seem dry, add two more tablespoons of butter.
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Advice
- After tossing the sprouts in the pan, sprinkle them with thyme and breadcrumbs. Then let them brown, they will be delicious.
- The methods of sauteing and stewing sprouts might look similar, but they produce two slightly different results. Sautéing vegetables in a pan is a quick cooking technique that guarantees good browning even with a minimum amount of fat. For braising, a larger amount of liquid is required, in this case melted butter, which will be absorbed by the sprouts and will help them cook internally as well. The flavor of the cooking liquid will be absorbed by the vegetables.
- Brussels sprouts are a delicious ingredient for crepes.
- If you are looking for a healthy cooking method for Brussels sprouts, you can decide to [Grilling-Brussels-sprouts | grilling them].
