Boiled Brussels Sprouts
Boiled Brussels sprouts are delicious and it's the quickest and easiest way to cook sprouts. Boiling may seem like an ordinary no-frills way to cook Brussels sprouts but sometimes this simple way is best. You don't need to do anything fancy to make sprouts easily for a roast dinner or side dish.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 g Brussels Sprouts
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp Butter (optional)
Instructions
- Trim off the sprout bases and remove the outer leaves. Cut a cross in the bottom if you want to be traditional.
- Decide if you want the Brussels sprouts whole or cut in half.
- Halffill a saucepan with water and bring to the boil. (Pick a saucepan big enough to fit the sprouts in)
- Add the Brussels sprouts to the saucepan and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes for whole sprouts. Or 3-5 minutes for sprouts cut in half. The sprouts should be bright green and al dente.
- Strain the sprouts and add them to a serving bowl.
- Optional - Serve the Brussels sprouts with a pinch of salt and pepper, a knob of butter or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
The best part about making sprouts is they don't take long to cook on the stove and you can prep them in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 929IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
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