You may or may not like Brussels Sprouts, I totally understand. When I was growing up, my mom boiled them and added lemon juice. Period. I didn’t like them. Now I add some butter and I can eat them. Add some other ingredients and I love Brussels Sprouts!
When I met Mark, he mentioned he loved Brussels Sprouts. So I boiled them like my mom and we ate them, with butter. Here’s the deal, in the last few years everyone is buying these babies! And what’s awesome, people are making them a gourmet side dish.
You can cook them in your pressure cooker for about 3 minutes. Please remember to add one cup of water before you push that pressure cook button. I actually like baked ones over the pressure-cooked variety because I like the crispness that a conventional oven gives them. It’s almost like they are caramelized, in a way. Anyway, either way, is awesome, we are eating healthy, right?
You may notice, I use very few spices in my recipes because I like the natural taste of things. I love garlic and onions, so you will see plenty of those in my recipes. I’m a simple cook who likes to prepare food with friends and
Related: Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts
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Brussels Sprouts Nutrition
Here are some stats for that vegetable everyone is buying at the grocery store:
- 38 calories per cup
- Cholesterol 0
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
- Potassium 342 mg
- Sodium 22 mg
- Protein 3g
- Total Carbs 8g
- Dietary Fiber 3.3g
- Sugar 1.9 g
- Vitamin A 13%
- Vitamin C 124%
Wow, you can see why people are grabbing bags at the grocery store. These are healthy vegetables. This may seem lazy, but I love buying Brussels Sprouts in bags that are sliced and ready to use. It makes my day go a little smoother. There is a grocery store here in Southern Utah that caters to retired folks and college students.
They have so many food items cut and chopped fresh every day. I LOVE it! Sometimes my hands can’t chop one more thing. Life is good with a few shortcuts, right?
1. Roasted Brussels Sprouts
5 from 1 vote
Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Food Storage Moms
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1-1/2pounds Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and cleaned
- 4tablespoonsolive oil
- 1teaspoonkosher salt
- 1/2teaspooncracked pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the Brussels Sprouts in a sealable bag with the oil and gently coat all of them. Spread them out on a greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-45 minutes. This will depend on the size of the Brussels Sprouts.
2. Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
5 from 1 vote
Brussels Sprouts With Bacon by Food Storage Moms
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1poundchopped or sliced Brussels Sprouts
- 6slices thick bacon
- 2tablespoonsbutter
- 1/2onion, chopped into bite-size pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Grab a frying pan and fry the bacon. Pour the bacon grease into a safe container to save or discard later. Drain the bacon on paper towels, and chop into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle. Add the Brussels Sprouts, onion, and butter into the frying pan. Cook for about 7-8 minutes or until desired doneness. Add the bacon back into the pan and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Brussels Sprouts Salad
5 from 1 vote
Brussels Sprouts Salad by Food Storage Moms
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Course:Salad
Cuisine:American
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1-1/2poundscleaned, chopped or shredded Brussels Sprouts
- 1/2cuppine nuts or choice of nuts
- 1/2cupfreshly chopped parsley
- 2cupslettuce or spinach
Salad Dressing
- 1/3cupolive oil
- 2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
- 2teaspoonsDijon prepared mustard
- 2teaspoonshoney
Instructions
Combine the ingredients, you can add more or less of any of the vegetables and nuts. You can also add chopped apples if desired.
Salad Dressing Instructions
Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small mason jar and mix thoroughly. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
4. Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
5 from 1 vote
Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries by Food Storage Moms
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Course:Salad
Cuisine:American
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2poundsBrussels Sprouts, washed, and sliced
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 1/2cupdried cranberries
- 1/4cuppecan halves or chopped pecans
- 1/4teaspoonpepper
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the Brussels Sprouts in a sealable bag with the oil, pecans, and cranberries. Coat evenly with the olive oil. Spread the Brussels Sprouts and cranberries evenly on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20-25 minutes or until desired tenderness.
5. Brussels Sprouts with Veggies
5 from 1 vote
Brussels Sprouts with Veggies by Food Storage Moms
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1-1/2poundsBrussels Sprouts, washed and sliced
- 1potato, cubed
- 1cupchopped fresh green beans, cut in half
- 1cupchopped onions
- 1poundone-inch in diameter tube sausage
- 3tablespoonsolive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brown the sausage, drain it on paper towels. Slice into bite-slice pieces. Place the Brussels Sprouts, potato, green beans, and onions in a bowl with the olive oil. Coat all of the veggies. Place the vegetables on a cookie sheet and bake for about 35-45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add the sausage to cookie sheet filled with the vegetables the last 15 minutes of the baking time.
6. Brussels Sprouts & Parmesan
5 from 1 vote
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese by FSM
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1poundBrussels Sprouts, sliced in half
- 4slices bacon
- 3tablespoonsolive oil
- 2clovesminced garlic
- 1/4cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook the bacon, drain the strips on a paper towel. Cut the bacon into bite-size pieces when cool. Combine the Brussels Sprouts, olive oil, garlic, and thoroughly coat them in a large bowl. Bake the Brussels Sprouts for about 20-25 minutes or until tender. Serve with the bacon sprinkled on top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and Pepper to taste.
7. Brussels Sprouts & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
5 from 1 vote
Brussels Sprouts & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Food Storage Moms
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1pound Brussels Sprouts, sliced
- 1/3cuppine nuts
- 2tablespoonsbutter, melted
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 1/4cupsun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1/4teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine everything but the sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a cookie sheet. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until tender. Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the cookie sheet the last 5 minutes of baking.
8. Brussels Sprouts-Rice-Onions & Green Beans
5 from 1 vote
Brussels Sprouts with Rice, Onions and Green Beans by FSM
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1tablespoonolive oil
- 1-1/2poundsBrussels Sprouts
- 1/2poundfresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2red onion, sliced very thin
- 1tablespoonlemon juice
- 2cupscooked rice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle the oil in a cookie sheet. Heat the cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Place the Brussels Sprouts evenly on the cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes. Add the green beans, rice, and onions to the pan. Bake another 10 minutes or until heated through. When finished transfer to a serving dish. Squeeze the lemon juice over theserving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Final Word
I’m really trying to post the recipes I use all the time so those who want to cook from scratch can learn one recipe at a time. Please let me know what Brussels Sprouts Recipe is your favorite! Let’s teach the world to eat at home again. You can save money and eat so much healthier. Thanks for being prepared for the unexpected. May God bless this world, Linda
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