Brown butter brussels sprouts are a simple yet delicious side dish that can elevate any meal. The combination of nutty brown butter and crispy, caramelized brussels sprouts creates a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. This article will provide you with the best recipe for cooking brown butter brussels sprouts, ensuring that you get the perfect balance of flavors and textures. We'll also discuss some variations on the classic recipe, so you can customize the dish to your liking. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will help you create a side dish that will impress your family and friends.
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CRISP GNOCCHI WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BROWN BUTTER
For a fantastic meal that can be ready in 20 minutes, toss together seared gnocchi and sautéed brussels sprouts with lemon zest, red-pepper flakes and brown butter. The key to this recipe is how you cook the store-bought gnocchi: No need to boil. Just sear them until they are crisp and golden on the outside, and their insides will stay chewy. The resulting texture is reminiscent of fried dough. Shelf-stable and refrigerated gnocchi will both work here, but the shelf-stable ones do crisp up a bit better.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim and halve the brussels sprouts. Using a vegetable peeler, peel thick strips of lemon zest, then coarsely chop. (You should have about 2 teaspoons chopped zest.)
- In a large (preferably 12-inch) skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add the brussels sprouts, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, then arrange the brussels sprouts in an even layer, cut-side down. Scatter the lemon zest over the top and cook, undisturbed, until the brussels sprouts are well browned underneath, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the red-pepper flakes, stir and cook until the brussels sprouts are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Break up any gnocchi that are stuck together, add them to the pan and cook, covered and undisturbed, until golden brown on one side, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the butter and honey, season with salt and a generous amount of black pepper, and cook, stirring, until the butter is golden, nutty smelling and foaming, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the brussels sprouts until warmed through. Serve with grated Parmesan.
STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMONY BROWN BUTTER
I tried this recipe when I was on a low-carb diet over a year ago. I was surprised at how great these were. They were the tastiest Brussels sprouts I've ever had. I got the recipe from the Atkins website, and I still use it.
Provided by Velouria
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium pot with tight-fitting lid, set a steamer basket over 1 1/2 inches water.
- Add Brussels sprouts and steam over high heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salt& cook, watching carefully, until butter sizzles, browns slightly, and gives off a nutty aroma.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into the pan and add the zest.
- Stir in the Brussels sprouts and cook, shaking the pan occasionally until warmed through.
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH HAZELNUT BROWN BUTTER
Roasting brings the best out of many vegetables, and Brussels sprouts are no exception. The browned butter and hazelnuts are wonderful with the roasted sprouts in this recipe, adapted from Eating Well (October/November 2006).
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 450°F.
- Put butter on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until the butter is melted, browned and fragrant (4-5 minutes).
- Remove baking sheet from oven and toss Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts with the browned butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Return to oven and roast for 7 minutes; sprinkle with water, toss, and continue roasting until the sprouts are tender and lightly browned (another 7-9 minutes).
- Note: I used quite a bit more butter and added extra hazelnuts.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BROWN BUTTER AND GRAIN MUSTARD
This recipe is a favorite of mine for Thanksgiving, but we have also used it at times in my restaurants for a side of vegetables. The sweet and bitter of the Brussels sprouts combine with the earthy mustard, toasty butter and the acid, making quite a magical flavor combination.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove the rough exterior leaves of the Brussels sprouts along with any of the stem and discard. Remove a few layers of the greenish leaves until the yellow starts to show, keep the green leaves separate from the centers. Quarter the centers. Blanch the centers in salted boiling water until just al dente, about 4-5 minutes, and then spread on a large surface pan to cool. Very briefly plunge the green leaves into the water, remove and spread out to cool.
- To finish the dish, use a fairly large non-reactive and not black-bottomed pan, place the butter in pan and put on a medium to medium-high heat. Cook the butter until golden brown and giving off a nutty aroma, add the grain mustard to the pan and toast slightly for just a moment. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for about two minutes or just until the sprouts are hot throughout, add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper as necessary and finish with the parsley.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN BROWN BUTTER
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories side dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim the Brussels sprouts and cut an X into the base of each.
- Steam the Brussels sprouts for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Melt butter in a large skillet and cook until it turns nut-brown in color.
- Just before serving reheat butter, add Brussels sprouts and toss until well coated and warmed. Add vinegar, season to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 45, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE
Make and share this Brussels Sprouts With Brown Butter and Sage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, add the sprouts to boiling salted water and cook until bright green and just tender, 6 to 8 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In a 12-inch skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until nutty brown in color, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the sage, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sprouts, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to coat in the butter and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve warm.
CAMPANELLE WITH WALNUTS, SAGE-BROWN BUTTER, AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS
This great dinner recipe is courtesy of chef Joey Campanaro.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and return to boil; add pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, combine butter and walnuts in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the butter starts to brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add sage leaves, and continue cooking until butter is golden brown, about 1 minute more. Remove skillet from heat, and add lemon juice; set aside. Drain pasta, and add to the skillet. Stir in capers, and toss to coat. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add brussels sprout leaves, and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Garnish the pasta with the brussels sprout leaves and cheese. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil before serving.
BROWN BUTTER & MAPLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PECANS
Everyone will love Brussels sprouts after one bite of these! The brown butter with maple syrup and nuts make these really delicious.
Provided by Lindsay V
Categories Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 375.
- 2. Place pecans on a baking sheet and cook until they become fragrant ~3 minutes. Remove from oven and, once cooled, chop small.
- 3. Meanwhile, trim the wooded end of the sprouts and slice in half. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Place sprouts, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 - 20 minutes until browned.
- 5. When the sprouts have 5 minutes left to cook, heat a skillet to medium heat. Place butter in skillet and whisk as it begins to melt. Continue to whisk. Butter should froth up. Once it does, let it set. You should begin to notice that it is taking on a golden brown color and begins to smell very nutty. Be very careful not to burn. Once it is aromatic, remove from heat.
- 6. Stir in maple syrup and pecans. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 7. Toss cooked sprouts in sauce. Serve with a slotted spoon to ensure the extra sauce stays behind. Or don't. I'll love you either way.
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH HAZELNUT BROWN BUTTER
Categories Vegetable Side Roast Quick & Easy Healthy
Yield 4 3/4 cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Place butter on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until the butter is melted, browned and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven; toss Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts with the browned butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Return to the oven and roast for 7 minutes. Sprinkle with water; toss and continue roasting until the sprouts are tender and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes more.
Tips:
- Choose small, fresh Brussels sprouts. Smaller Brussels sprouts are more tender and flavorful. Avoid any that are wilted, yellow, or have brown spots.
- Trim the Brussels sprouts. Cut off the tough outer leaves and stem end of each Brussels sprout. You can also halve or quarter larger Brussels sprouts.
- Brown the butter. Brown butter adds a nutty, rich flavor to the Brussels sprouts. To brown butter, melt it in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and smells fragrant.
- Cook the Brussels sprouts. Add the Brussels sprouts to the browned butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly browned. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Season the Brussels sprouts. Season the Brussels sprouts with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You could add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve the Brussels sprouts. Serve the Brussels sprouts immediately as a side dish or main course. They can also be used in salads, pasta dishes, or stir-fries.
Conclusion:
Brussels sprouts are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Brown butter Brussels sprouts are a simple but flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can make this dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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