Steamed Brussels Sprouts are simple to make and they are ready in about 10 minutes.
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You really don't need to overcomplicate a beautiful vegetable like Brussels sprouts. Soften them up, add butter, and a little salt and pepper, and you are all set.
This pairs perfectly with our easy marry me chicken recipe.
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WHY YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS RECIPE
Incredibly Easy to Make - We love using our vegetable steamer basket. It makes steaming any veggie a breeze.
Go With Everything - The bright and vibrant green color compliments any lunch or dinner meal. One of our favorite pairings is alongside this Chicken Fritta recipe.
They Are SO Good For You - Brussels sprouts are high in fiber and antioxidants, with high levels of Vitamin C and K, and are low in carbohydrates (for all our low-carb friends out there).
KEY INGREDIENTS
Brussels Sprouts - So wonderfully versatile. You can roast them, steam them, and even eat them raw in a salad.
Unsalted Butter - Unsalted butter is used in this recipe, but you can also use salted butter. Just adjust the amount of salt you add to the dish.
Salt and Pepper - Salt and pepper complete this dish, but feel free to adjust the amount to your liking.
HOW TO MAKE STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Place a basket steamer into a medium pot. Add water until it's about an inch below the bottom of the steamer basket.
Add the trimmed Brussels sprouts to steamer basket and place the lid on the pot.
Bring the water to a boil, then steam for 5 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached.
Remove the pot from the heat, and carefully remove the lid.
Add the steamed Brussels sprouts to a bowl with the butter, salt, and pepper, and stir until the butter is melted and the brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
Serve warm.
For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.
BEST TIPS
You can use fresh, or frozen Brussels sprouts. If you use frozen, allow them to thaw first, reduce the steam time to 3-4 minutes.
Trim off the fibrous base. This is where it was attached to the stalk and is very hard to chew.
Cut in half. This will speed up the cooking time and make them more bite sized.
When purchasing Brussels sprouts at the grocery store, you want the freshest you can find. No yellow leaves, no worm holes and you want the sprout to feel bunched up tight.
They will taste the freshest if you can find them still on the stalk, but you will need to factor in additional prep time to remove them.
Want crispy Brussels? Try these Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.
VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Butter - to make dairy free you can use extra virgin olive oil or an alternative butter like smart balance.
Lemon - change the flavor profile by squeezing half a lemon or sprinkling in some lemon zest.
Cheese - top with some freshly grated parmesan or pecorino.
Herbs - fresh herbs like thyme, chives or oregano would also be great.
Vinegar - add a little acidity to this dish with a splash of wine or balsamic vinegar.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze, they will become mushy.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium high heat. Add a little bit of water to the covered pot to create steam. You can also use a microwave. Usually takes around 1 minute.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
This side dish can easily compliment so many meals its hard to choose. Here are a few we think it pairs nicely with.
MORE SIDE DISH RECIPES
Having a few go-to side dishes can be really helpful when you are planning out your meals for the week. Here are a few of our favorites that we've gathered for you:
We hope you give them a try.
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📖 Recipe
Steamed Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Place a basket steamer into a medium pot. Add water until its about an inch below the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring to a boil.
- While the water is heating up, trim and half your brussels sprouts.
- Add the Brussels sprouts to steamer basket and place the lid on the pot. Steam for 5 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and carefully remove the lid.
- Add the steamed brussels sprouts to a bowl with the butter, salt, and pepper, and stir until the butter is melted and the Brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
- Serve warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can use fresh, or frozen and thawed brussels sprouts. If you use frozen and thawed Brussels sprouts, reduce the steam time to 3-4 minutes.
- Store these steamed Brussels sprouts in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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