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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

This delicious seasonal vegetable becomes sweet and nutty when browned. For the best flavor and texture, make the dish just before serving.
Everyday Food, November 2009
  • Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Total Time 20 minutes
  • Yield Serves 8
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pints brussels sprouts (2 pounds total), trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/3 cup water and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Recipe Reviews

  • marychippers
    3 Nov, 2010

    This is a great, tasty way of cooking brussel sprouts. I use grapeseed oil and saute cut up shallots first then add brussel sprouts with your choice of Dash seasonings. My guests went wild over them!! I used to simply steam and put butter on.