Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe: Easy and Quick

An easy pan fried brussels sprouts recipe done in under 15 minutes: Perfect for when you are short in time, but you want to eat a healthy side dish!

Brussels sprouts are a vegetable packed with many vitamins and nutrients, which makes them a great, healthy option suitable to go alongside nearly any main dish. If you can, buy organic brussels sprouts to make sure that no synthetic pesticides have been used on them. Depending on where you live, you can buy them regionally and thereby further reduce the impact on the environment that your purchase has. Brussels sprouts are often cooked in the oven or even boiled, but you can also sauté them if you are short in time. We’re going to show you how to make pan fried brussels sprouts that are tender on the inside and caramelized on the outside – and that you can make quickly and easily!

How To Make Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. fresh brussels sprouts
• 3 tbsp olive oil (Tip: Can You Fry With Olive Oil? What to Watch Out For)
• ⅓ cup homemade vegetable broth
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp homemade Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Remove the dry outer leaves from the brussels sprouts and cut them in half.
2. Place them in a large skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, and fry them at medium heat for 5 minutes, until golden.
3. Add all the seasonings, salt, and pepper, and mix until combined.
4. Add the vegetable broth and cover with a lid. Let it cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the broth has evaporated.
5. Serve your pan fried brussels sprouts, and enjoy!

Did you know that…?

• Brussels sprouts are one of many types of cabbage, and they are considered a winter vegetable.
• Even though these mini cabbages were imported from Europe centuries ago, brussels sprouts are also grown in the United States, mainly in California.
• They are harvested throughout the winter months, with their typical season between September and May.
• Depending on each region, brussels sprouts will be ready sooner or later, and it is often said that they get sweeter the colder it gets.

Read on:

• Are Frozen Vegetables Healthy or Not?
• Growing Vegetables from Scraps: How to Regrow Vegetables
• Storing Food Correctly: 7 Tricks for Vegetables, Fruits and Leftovers

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