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Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

September 23, 2013 by Hannah Healy, Updated November 6, 2018 10 Comments

These lemon garlic sprouts will change your opinion of the humble yet often hated veggie. When cooked correctly they are absolutely delicious, healthy and the perfect side.
Total Time: 25 minutes
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These Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts will change your opinion of the humble yet often hated veggie. When cooked correctly they are absolutely delicious, healthy and make the perfect side.

brussels sprouts on a white plate with balsamic glaze drizzled over it

I absolutely love these lemon garlic brussels sprouts! I always find it funny when people in tv shows or books talk about brussels sprouts like they’re the worst of the worst, like how people talk about liver and onions (although I know lots of folks who love liver and onions).

Brussels sprouts can be incredibly delicious if prepared well. I feel like any vegetable has the potential to be terrible or delicious depending on how it’s prepared. Most of the time cafeteria vegetables are disgusting–lukewarm, half cooked, not fresh, lacking in any flavor or spices–it’s no wonder that so many kids hate vegetables.

Close up of cooked brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze on a white plate

I would hate them too if that’s the way I had to eat them! But with the right amount of care and attention, spices and flavors any vegetable can be a winner.

This recipe would make a perfect weeknight dinner side dish or even a great addition to the Thanksgiving or Christmas table.

What To Serve These Garlic Brussels Sprouts With?

  • These would go down a treat as a side to any festive menu
  • Serve with grilled meats or fish
  • In a salad
  • Try tossing any leftovers into a stir fry

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Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
These lemon garlic sprouts will change your opinion of the humble yet often hated veggie. When cooked correctly they are absolutely delicious, healthy and the perfect side.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brussels sprouts sides, brussels sprouts with lemon and garlic
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Author: Hannah Healy
Ingredients
Brussels Sprouts
  • 2 cups (roughly) brussels sprouts
  • 2 tbsp ghee (or olive oil for AIP)
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
Balsamic Glaze
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Balsamic Glaze
  1. Add balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and heat to a boil then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.

  2. Stir while the vinegar simmers for about 7-12 minutes until it thickens. For a thicker glaze, simmer for longer (12 minutes). Keep in mind that once the glaze cools it will thicken a bit further.

  3. Set the glaze aside to cool as you prepare the brussels sprouts.

Brussels Sprouts
  1. Wash brussels sprouts and chop off stem end of each one. Then cut each brussels sprout in half lengthwise. Put the brussels sprouts in a skillet and pour a small amount of water in, just enough to come halfway up the brussels sprouts. You don't want to completely cover the brussels sprouts in water.
  2. Do not use a cast iron skillet (you never want to boil water in cast iron). Turn the heat on medium high and cover skillet (if you don't have a cover for your skillet, you can cover it with another large skillet). Let simmer until the brussels sprouts are tender, but not too soft or mushy.

  3. After 5-10 minutes of simmering pierce a brussels sprout with a fork to see if it is tender. If you can pierce the brussels sprout it is done. Strain the water out using a colander.
  4. Finely chop the garlic, then put the ghee into the skillet on medium-high heat. Once the ghee is hot, put the brussels sprouts in the pan and sprinkle with garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
  5. Let cook for a couple minutes on one side to brown then stir and mix the sprouts to evenly heat. Once the brussels sprouts have browned for a few minutes, they are done.
  6. Put the brussels sprouts on a plate, then drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Then, zest with some lemon (zest really ads great flavor to a lot of dishes). Use a fine grater/zester to shave the lemon peel to lightly sprinkle onto the brussels sprouts. Add a little more salt and pepper if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 60mg3%
Potassium 950mg27%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1785IU36%
Vitamin C 204.8mg248%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Autoimmune Paleo (AIP), Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Holidays, Nut Free, Paleo, Side Dishes, Special Diets, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30 Tagged With: brussels sprout, garlic brussels sprouts, side dishes, vegetarian side dishes

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