Brussels Sprouts With Pear And Hazelnuts Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, bring water and coarse salt to a boil. Add brussels sprouts, trimmed and scored; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 20 minutes (add more water if pan becomes dry).
• Uncover; raise heat to medium-high, and cook until water has evaporated. Add butter and hazelnuts; cook until nuts are fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and ground pepper.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PEARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking pan.
• Combine Brussels sprouts and pears in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, diced onion, garlic powder, and salt. Spread into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, tossing after 15 minutes to brown evenly.
• While baking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Drain bacon grease form the skillet and discard; add remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the skillet. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reduces slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over roasted mixture and serve.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in pepper and salt., Place Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with butter mixture; toss to coat. Roast 10-15 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender, stirring occasionally.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN HAZELNUT BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Spread out 1/2 cup plus 8 hazelnuts evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
• Toast hazelnuts in the preheated oven, stirring frequently, until the skins crack and they turn light brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Roll cooled nuts between the palms of your hands to remove the skins.
• Set aside 8 hazelnuts and chop them coarsely for garnish. Transfer remaining hazelnuts to a food processor and finely chop.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Combine remaining 5 tablespoons butter, cooked shallots, and ground hazelnuts in a bowl and blend hazelnut butter well.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, cover, and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Melt hazelnut butter in a pot over low heat. Add Brussels sprouts and toss to coat with the nut butter. Serve sprinkled with reserved chopped hazelnuts.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PEARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place Brussels sprouts in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with oil, salt and pepper. Roast 20 minutes, stirring halfway. Add pear and walnuts to pan. Roast until Brussels sprouts are lightly charred and tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until syrupy, 8-10 minutes., In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts mixture, balsamic syrup and rosemary; toss to combine.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH HAZELNUT & ORANGE BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix the butter, orange zest and hazelnuts in a small bowl with some freshly ground black pepper. (This can be done 2-3 days ahead and kept covered in the fridge.)
• Put the sprouts into a pan of boiling salted water, bring back to the boil, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes. Pour in the peas and cook for a further 2 minutes. The sprouts should be only just cooked. Drain.
• Put the sprouts and peas back into the pan and toss with the flavoured butter so it melts in. Season with salt and pepper and tip into a warmed serving dish.