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Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts

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"Don't be afraid of Brussels sprouts ... yes, they are green, but they are so delicious! Pan frying them brings out their flavor. Use as a side dish ... or if you're like me, an on-the-go breakfast item!" — NJChick

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1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1/4 white onion, chopped

1 (16 ounce) package trimmed Brussels sprouts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

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Directions

Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, and cook garlic, stirring often, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook without stirring until the undersides of the sprouts turn golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir to turn sprouts over, and cook other sides until golden brown, another 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 08, 2011

I have not tried adding onions, but another variation is to thinly slice fresh brussels sprouts (I use a food processor) and then stir fry rather than saute with the olive oil and garlic. You can also drizzle in some teriyaki for a more oriental flavor.

—Leslie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 26, 2012

Sadly, they still taste like brussel sprouts. Good try, though. Only bacon or cream can make these suckers palatable. This recipe is not the answer to your prayers if you are a brussel sprouts hater like me. This recipe might work out if you like brussel sprouts a little bit.

—lisasuej

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33 Ratings

Mar 02, 2011

This is the best way to eat Brussel Sprouts! The ol way of boiling/steaming is out! The flavor is fantastic. Anyone who says the hate Brussel Sprouts will change their mind. So much better pan fried in a skillet. You don't have to use a cast iron skillet, but if you got one definitely the way to go. Perfect base recipe, with flexibility to do your own twist. Add chopped bacon, onion, change up the herbs...

—Peggy Mitchell

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Mar 02, 2011

My husband and I have been preparing brussels sprouts like this for years. It's our favorite! We leave out the garlic powder at the end and sometimes lightly steam them before frying since they can get a little dark before becoming tender. If they're smaller sprouts, it's not an issue though. A well seasoned cast iron pan does wonders for the flavor, too!

—hzajc

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May 29, 2011

Good, and even better with cooked, crumbled bacon. Not a good idea to cook without stirring - you'll risk burning the garlic. Garlic powder in addition to fresh garlic not necessary.

—naples34102

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Mar 04, 2011

I've been making my sprouts like this for years, even my kids love them! I do add grated parmesan/romano cheese right before they are done, it gives them an extra kick.

—ka

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Jan 16, 2012

These turned out tasty, but I found I couldn't follow the directions exactly. I believe I'd have ended up with a mess if I had. If garlic, then onions are cooked for the stated times on medium heat and then raw brussels sprouts are added, the result will be sprouts that are burnt on the outside and raw on the inside. I added the garlic and onions together in the cold oil and brought it up to while sweating the aromatics. I added the sprouts (I had to cut most of mine as they ranged from medium to huge). They started to brown quickly, so I added about 2 TBSP of water and covered them for a few minutes. When I uncovered them, I continued to cook them until they carmelized. At this point they were cooked nicely and not burnt.

—Pam-3BoysMama

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Mar 23, 2011

Really good. I didn't put in any garlic and I used some bacon fat to saute the onions and brussel sprouts. Very tasty using frozen sprouts that I had allowed to almost thaw.

—ROBINBRADY

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Nutrition

Calories
87 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
12.1 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.7 g
6%

Fiber
4.6 g
18%

Protein
4.1 g
8%

Sodium
126 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 87
Calories from Fat: 34

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 126mg 5 %
Potassium 471mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.1g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18 %
Protein 4.1g 8 %
Sugars 3.2g
Vitamin A 20 %
Vitamin C 163 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 17 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 13 %
Vitamin B6 18 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 40 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.