Description
Perfectly sautéed Brussels sprouts with golden caramelized edges, tender centers, fresh garlic, and a bright squeeze of lemon for a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with almost any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the sprouts cut side down in a single layer in the hot skillet.
- Cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and caramelized.
- Stir and continue cooking for another 8 to 10 minutes until the sprouts are tender.
- Add the minced garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking and stir gently to avoid burning.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning.
- Dry the sprouts thoroughly before cooking to achieve crisp edges.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet instead of a microwave to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Brussels sprouts, sautéed Brussels sprouts, crispy Brussels sprouts, easy vegetable side dish, healthy green vegetables