Garlicky Brussels Sprouts Saute Recipes

CREAMY PARMESAN GARLIC BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a medium sized skillet add the brussels sprouts, olive oil and garlic. Sauté until almost tender about 5-7 minutes. Remove the Brussels sprouts and set aside.
• Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and cornstarch and whisk together until smooth. Add the Parmesan Cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
• Add the Brussels sprouts and toss to coat in the creamy sauce until heated through.

GARLICKY BRUSSELS SPROUTS SAUTE

Steps:

• Place brussel sprouts in bowl of food processor. Pulse 12-15 times, or until roughly shredded.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Add garlic, and cook 5-7 minutes, or until light brown.
• Increase heat to medium high and add shredded sprouts, red pepper, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Stir often.
• Add water and cook 5 minutes or more until most of the liquid is evaporated. Stir in vinegar and season to taste with additional salt or pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
• Note: Frozen sprouts can be used in a pinch in this recipe. Thaw first and reduce cooking time a bit. You want them to be crisp/ tender in this recipe.

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• If using something like bacon or sausage, start by browning the meat in a large skillet (10 to 12 inches) over medium-high heat to render the fat. Once the meat is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon, leaving behind the drippings. (You can add the crispy meat bits back later.)
• Add halved brussels sprouts to the fat, shaking the skillet so that as many as possible land cut side down. Now, don't touch! Disturbing the skillet at this point would prevent the sprouts from caramelizing. Cook until they have a nice sear on one side, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, give them a stir and continue to cook until they're nicely browned all over and just tender on the inside, another 5 to 8 minutes.
• Just before removing from the heat, add in a handful of aromatics, like chopped garlic, sliced onion, thyme sprigs or dried chiles, tossing to coat and cooking only a minute or two. Stir in the reserved bacon or sausage bits, if using.
• Finish with either a squeeze of halved lemon, a splash of nice vinegar or a handful of pickled onions or shallots. Because of the sprouts' meaty flavor profile, it's also nice to hit them with a smattering of fresh herbs, especially parsley, cilantro or mint. Salt and pepper to taste.