Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios Recipe
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios

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"I had never tried Brussels sprouts before I tasted this recipe, and immediately wondered why everyone hates them ..."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (199)

 

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 small red onions, cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios

Directions

  1. Place Brussels sprouts in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 8-10 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender yet crisp.
  2. Melt the butter in a deep skillet, add the onions and 3 tablespoons vinegar; cook until onions brown.
  3. Add the Brussels sprouts, sugar and remaining vinegar. Saute over medium heat until the Brussels sprouts are lightly caramelized.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with pistachios.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 271 | Total Fat: 15.9g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A very good friend whose judgment I trust talked me into making these. I didn't tell her that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by Julie62   view full review
I like the idea behind this recipe, however adding the vinegar with the onions prevents...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
We thought this was pretty good but the whole Brussels sprout did not have a lot of flavor. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2004 by RITA V.   view full review
Wonderful and tasty. I used 2 pounds of frozen baby brussels sprouts rather than the 4 pounds...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by RONNEROCK   view full review
Extremely tasty, with no bitterness. I use toasted pecans rather than pistachios, to remind...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by Nikki   view full review
these were fabulous... I used regular onions and cut the recipe down to about a third of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Keers   view full review
This was a little bit of work to prepare, but it tasted so great that it was worth it. We had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by SusieQ   view full review
By far the best I've ever tasted, let alone prepared myself. I used maui sweet onion and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2004 by ATLI1   view full review
this one was right on time, baby! took it to church and they ate it up. shamed my husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by MALAPERT   view full review
One word...YUMMMMMMM. I don't like brussel sprouts cooked the traditional way - steamed with...

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