Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

With a deep flavors and a tender texture, you’ll love cooking Brussels sprouts in a skillet. Sautéed Brussels Sprouts topped with seasonings and balsamic vinegar is a delicious and nutritious side dish.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic

These Brussels sprouts are so flavorful! The basic seasonings are salt, pepper, garlic powder, and balsamic vinegar, but you can add any seasonings or light sauces that your family loves. Or serve an aioli or cream sauce alongside for dipping. Yum!

This veggie is perfect for skillet cooking. The edges get browned while the center is fully cooked. And you can toss the Brussels sprouts with seasonings as they crisp up. Start with high heat and move down to lower heat settings as the Brussels sprouts cook. This method results in the perfect texture.

Looking for more healthy side dishes? These sides are nutritious and full of flavor: Kale Salad Recipe With Raisins And Sunflower Seeds, Broccoli Apple Salad, and Carrot Apple Raisin Salad.

How To Make Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

Clean and slice Brussels sprouts in half. Add to a pan with a drizzle of oil. Set to high heat.

Once oil starts sizzling, stir up the Brussels sprouts. Reduce heat to medium heat and cook for 6 minutes, stirring every minute or so. Next reduce heat to medium low and add dried seasonings. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Reduce heat if Brussels sprouts are burning)

Turn off heat and add balsamic vinegar in a drizzle. Toss to mix, then move to a serving bowl.

Should I Blanch Brussels Sprouts Before Sautéing?

Blanching (the process of submerging in boiling water for a few minutes before cooking) does take away some of the bitterness and softens the Brussels sprouts. However, slicing them in half– as this recipe instructs– allows them to cook thoroughly in the skillet without blanching beforehand.

How Do You Make Brussels Sprouts Taste Better?

Try chopping off the stem, which is the most bitter part. Also adding seasonings like red pepper flakes or lemon juice can help brighten the flavor of cooked Brussels sprouts.

Cooking Tips

• Adjust cooking times for your preference, according to how soft or firm you want the Brussels sprouts.
• Wait until the end of cooking time to add the balsamic vinegar, to avoid burning the dish
• Before taking Brussels sprouts off heat, carefully taste test one to ensure that it’s cooked to your liking

What To Serve With Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

We love to add flavorful toppings like chopped up Air Fryer Bacon, Homemade Croutons, or Keto Parmesan Cheese Crisps.

Main dishes like Keto Salmon Sheet Pan Meal Prep With Cauliflower And Mushrooms, Baked Red Snapper Fillets With Chili and Lime, or Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs pair deliciously with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts.

More Sautéed Vegetable Recipes:

• Sautéed Bell Peppers Recipe
• Sautéed Asparagus – How To Cook Asparagus In A Skillet On The Stove
• Sautéed Green Beans Recipe
• Sautéed Broccoli Recipe – How To Cook Broccoli On A Frying Pan
• Sautéed Lettuce Recipe – How To Use Up Leftover Lettuce Mix

See Also: 

• Scrambled Eggs In The Air Fryer
• Gluten-Free Blueberry Cake With Almond Flour
• Chicken Drumsticks In The Instant Pot