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.
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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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 minutesInstant 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.