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Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Browned Butter

Nutty browned butter is the simplest way to dress golden brown sauteed brussel sprouts. Ready in just minutes!
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 192kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh brussel sprouts cut in half if small or quarters if large
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt season to taste after the butter is added
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter you can use unsalted if you'd prefer to control the seasoning more closely

Instructions

  • Rinse, pat dry and cut brussel sprouts in half if small or in quarters if large.
  • In a 12-inch skillet add the avocado oil over medium high heat and allow to warm for a minute. Add the sprouts cut side down and don't move them for 3 to 4 minutes--or until they start to get some color.
  • Gently stir them around in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes more then add the salt and pepper.
  • Add the water and cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium.
  • Allow the brussel sprouts to steam for another 6 minutes. Remove the lid to evaporate any additional moisture and transfer the sprouts to a plate. Cover and keep warm.

Make the browned butter

  • Wipe out the same skillet (if it doesn't have a dark bottom) and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Turn heat to medium and gently stir as the butter melts.
  • Continue cooking gently until the milk solids on the bottom of the skillet turn golden brown--about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and pour over the brussel sprouts. Taste for additional seasoning and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg