You can never go wrong with a green vegetable to pair alongside your favorite dinner recipes. I serve a veggie every night such as Italian salad, roasted asparagus, green beans almondine or these simple yet satisfying brussels sprouts.
How Do You Make Sauteed Brussels Sprouts?
It’s easy to make buttery, flavorful brussels spouts that will amaze at dinnertime. To make this sautéed brussels sprouts recipe, first melt some butter in a pan or large skillet. Place the halved brussels sprouts face down in the pan. After a few minutes, stir the sprouts and add in chicken broth, seasonings and minced garlic. The sprouts will simmer for a few minutes until tender. Once the sprouts are done, drain the liquid from the pan, and the sprouts are ready to serve with a little parsley for garnish. These pan fried brussels sprouts are perfect for everyday dinners as well as holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Enjoy this veggie with classic dishes like smoked turkey, sausage stuffing and candied yams! If you want more sauteed veggies, you have to try my sauteed kale, glazed carrots and sauteed broccolini.
Brussels Sprouts: Look for brussels sprouts that are all about the same size. You want them to cook in about the same amount of time. Look for smaller brussels sprouts for more tender vegetables. Butter: Butter give the veggies the best flavor. You want enough butter so the sprouts can absorb the flavor. Chicken Broth: I use chicken broth to give the veggies a rich, savory flavor. Parsley: Parsley garnishes the dish with a bright color and fresh flavor. You can use sliced green onions or fresh herbs like chopped dill if you prefer.
Tips For The Perfect Brussels Sprouts
Let the sprouts sear in the pan before flipping them so they get that nice caramelized texture and flavor. To make this sauteed brussels sprouts recipe vegan, use olive oil instead of butter and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. This recipe calls for dried Italian seasoning which is a blend of herbs such as oregano, parsley, and basil. It is available in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. Alternatively, you can make your own Italian seasoning! Serve your sauteed brussels sprouts alongside main course options such as grilled turkey breast, arroz con pollo, maple dijon chicken, chicken riggies, pierogi casserole, a calzone or chicken cacciatore.
Flavor Variations
While I enjoy this sauteed brussels sprouts recipe as-is, sometimes I add other ingredients that I happen to have around the house to spice things up a bit!
Sun Dried Tomatoes: Add 1/3 cup of chopped oil packed sun dried tomatoes. Mushrooms: Cook 8 ounces of sliced button mushrooms before you add the sprouts to the pan. Shallots: Substitute 1/4 cup of finely minced shallots for the garlic. Olives: Add 1/3 cup of sliced kalamata olives. Cheese: Sprinkle feta or Parmesan cheese over the sprouts before serving. Nuts: Add 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts or sliced almonds right before serving. Bacon: Toss some cooked crumbled bacon in with the finished dish. Flavorings: Feel free to add a little fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar during the cooking process. You could even drizzle a balsamic glaze over the sprouts when you serve them. Roasted: If you want to cook your brussels sprouts in an oven, check out my bacon roasted brussels sprouts recipe!
If you want brussels sprouts that are flavorful, tender and perfectly cooked, try this recipe. Not only are these brussels sprouts elegant enough for holidays, they are easy enough to go into your regular dinner rotation.
