This is our go-to the simplest Brussels Sprouts Sauteed recipe. All you need are brussels, olive oil, and a pan, plus some optional add-ins. Delightfully browned and delicious!
Brussels sprouts are some of the healthiest foods you can eat! High in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and low in calories, these little green beauties are a wonderful addition to virtually any diet. Experts think that their health benefits may including the potential to decrease inflammation in the body and reduce the risk of certain diseases like cancer. They can also help improve blood sugar control.
How to Cook These
These brussels sprouts sauteed could not be any easier. Heat a pan over medium heat and add brussels sprouts to the hot pan. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook about 7 minutes, until the insides are cooked. Now remove the lid. Turn the heat up a bit, and let the sprouts continue to cook over higher heat, stirring often. Your goal is to get each brussels sprout nicely browned without burning them. After a quick cook in a hot pan, these sprouts can be tossed with optional toppings like goat cheese and crushed nuts for a full-flavored side or main dish. If you give this brussels sprouts sauteed recipe a try, tag us (@Mediterranean_Movement or #medimove) on Pinterest or Instagram so we can see what you created! Â
This is our go-to the simplest Brussels Sprouts Sauteed recipe. All you need are brussels, olive oil, and a pan, plus some optional add-ins. Delightfully browned and delicious!
Take off the outer leaves of the sprouts and slice them in half or in quarters with a sharp knife. Then toss the sprouts with olive oil in a large bowl.
Heat a pan over medium heat and add brussels sprouts to the hot pan. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook about 7 minutes, until the insides are cooked.
Now remove the lid. Turn the heat up a bit, and let the sprouts continue to cook over higher heat, stirring often. Your goal is to get each brussels sprout nicely browned (without burning them). Salt to taste.
The brussels sprouts are great as they are, but feel free to stir in optional add-ins, like crushed nuts, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction to add extra flavor.
