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How to Saute Brussels Sprouts

Easy Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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The best cooking method for Brussels sprouts is sauteing in oil or butter, because this preserves their flavor and gives them a crisp, al dente texture you will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package fresh Brussels sprouts
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter or both
  • Pinch of salt (not if you are using salted butter)
  • Nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut the hard bit off the bottom of each sprout and remove 2 or 3 of the outer leaves to expose the clean ones.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok or pot, or use butter, or some oil some butter.
  • Slice the sprouts horizontally a few times to get slices.
  • Toss them in the hot fat with the salt, and saute gently, stirring occasionally.
  • When the sprouts are tender, they are done.
  • This will only take 5 minutes or so.
  • Stir in a pinch of nutmeg now if you wish.
  • Serve hot, with your meat, poultry or main dish choice.

Notes

  • Nutmeg goes nicely with sprouts but you can use curry powder, parmesan cheese, garlic powder or pretty much any other seasoning to give them the flavor you want.
  • If you prefer yours soft, not al dente, just cook them longer.
  • Using all butter no oil when making this easy sautéed Brussels sprouts recipe? Then bear in mind butter can burn, so keep the temperature low or else add a little oil to the butter.
  • The amount of fat depends on the size of the bag of sprouts. If I am cooking for 2, I use half a smallish bag plus a tablespoon of fat.

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