Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts
Looking for a recipe that will turn even the most staunch brussels sprout hater into a fan? This satueed brussel sprouts recipe is for you. Simple ingredients with outstanding results.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half
- 3 tablespoons bacon fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese or more if you want
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron or any other heavy-bottomed skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Add the bacon fat and olive oil, ensuring the fat coats the bottom of the pan. It should be liquid. The Brussels sprouts will absorb all of it.
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the bottom of the pan.
- Lay the Brussels sprouts cut side down in the hot skillet, very close together in a single layer.
- Cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes. Check the color, and remove any sprouts that are nicely caramelized and soft. Move those that are still not colored from the outside of the pan to the center, cover, and brown for 2-3 more minutes. Remove from the pan.
Notes
If you want to kick it up just a bit, add in about 1/4 TSP of balsamic vinegar. I have mine in a spray bottle and just give it a quick spray, then mix it well. The acid really adds a nice element to the sprout!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
