Brussels sprouts are full of essential nutrients like folate, vitamins and fiber. These healthy sprouts are low in calories (as one cup of Brussels sprouts contains a mere 60 calories) and high on vitamins (as one cup contains 1122 IU of Vitamin A and 669 IU of Beta carotene). There are many ways to cook Brussels sprouts. Some recipes can result into an extremely delicious dish out of Brussels sprouts. Here is a recipe for garlic-flavored Brussels sprouts and pine nuts that are sauteed. Go for it and serve your family and friends a delectable dish that will be unforgettable.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time required: 50-60 minutes
Resources Required:
- 1/2 Pound brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of pine nuts
- 2 large cloves of garlic
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
Instructions:
1. Cleaning, trimming and cutting Brussels sprouts
Firstly, the sprouts need to be washed thoroughly and the wilted leaves should be trimmed to give them a perfect look. Trimming is a very important aspect of cleaning Brussels sprouts and it should be done to give them a fresh and uniform look. You must cut the sprouts lengthwise into two parts. Also, chop the garlic into small pieces which will form the seasoning for the sprouts.
2. Arranging veggies on the skillet
Add one tablespoon of butter and also add some oil in a heavy-based skillet on a medium flame and melt it. Add the chopped garlic to the oil and stir it on low flame. Then arrange the cut sprouts on the skillet with flat sides down. Make sure you leave enough space between the sprout pieces so that they are evenly coated from the bottom. You can then add the pine nuts and salt according to taste.
3. Cooking the Brussels sprouts
Cover the pan and let the sprouts cook for around 15 minutes on slow flame until the bottom acquires a golden brown color. Make sure the Brussels sprouts are not overcooked as they will taste bad. So, it is better to keep watching them to avoid the sprouts from getting burnt. When done, transfer the contents on to a plate and keep them aside.
4. Preparing the garlic garnish
Add more butter to the same pan along with garlic and the remaining pine nuts to make the seasoning. Keep stirring them over low flame and then garnish the sprouts. Sprinkle some ground black pepper and the Brussels sprouts are ready to eat. Serve this delicious dish to your family and friends. This will surely leave a good impression on them about culinary skills.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How should Brussels sprouts be stored?
Brussels sprouts will stay fresh for a longer time if they are stored with their stalks intact. Do not rinse, wash or cut the Brussels sprouts if you intend to store them. Before storing, make sure that you remove all the wilted leaves that cover the sprouts and then store them in a plastic bag. Refrigerate them for not more than 4-5 days.
Quick Tips:
- The bigger-sized Brussels sprouts should be cut into quarters else they will not be cooked at the same rate as the smaller ones.
- Lightly toss the Brussels sprouts after adding the oil to coat all of them evenly.
Things to Watch Out for:
Keep checking the Brussels sprouts if you are making them for the first time so as to achieve a perfect crispiness by adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
