Steamed Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Steamed Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Steamed vegetables are a great way to serve a healthy side dish, without adding additional calories or heavy sauces. Delicious too - steaming keeps them bright green and fresh.

Course Vegetables and Side Dish

Cuisine American #Vegan #Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 75kcal

Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh Brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Clean the Brussels sprouts by rinsing them in cold water. This will help remove any dust or debris. Remove any brown leaves or loose leaves. With a sharp knife remove the stem ends and slice large whole brussels sprouts in half.
Place the steamer in the large pot, and add about an inch of water - enough water to fill to the bottom of the steamer. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place Brussels sprouts in the steamer basket, and cover.
Steam brussels sprouts for 5 minutes or until fork tender.
Toss brussels sprouts with a little butter and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

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Notes

Without a steamer - place the Brussels sprouts in a large pan. Add water just to cover. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and steam for 5 minutes or until fork tender.

Microwave directions - Place sprouts in a microwave-safe dish. Add a ¼ cup of water. Cover with a wet paper towel and microwave for 3 minutes

Instant pot directions - Add 1 ½ cups water to the bottom of the pressure cooker. Top with steaming basket. Add cleaned sprouts. Close and seal lid. Set timer to 2 minutes. Quick release at the end.

Optional: Finish the vegetables with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a healthy pinch of kosher salt.

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