Quick Steamed Brussels Sprouts Food

STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Fit a large pot with a steamer insert; fill with water to bottom of insert. Cover, and bring to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, and season with salt; steam, tossing halfway through, until bright green and just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; toss with butter and chives. Serve immediately.

BASIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cut off the stem end of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellowing outer leaves. Cut each Brussels sprout in half from top to bottom. Place the Brussels sprouts, water and salt into a 3 to 4-quart saucier and cover. Place over high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and serve immediately.

TRULY DELICIOUS BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over high heat until butter is melted and begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir Brussels sprouts and lemon juice into butter and oil; cook, stirring constantly, until sprouts are just heated through and starting to soften, about 45 seconds. Remove from heat.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• If using something like bacon or sausage, start by browning the meat in a large skillet (10 to 12 inches) over medium-high heat to render the fat. Once the meat is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon, leaving behind the drippings. (You can add the crispy meat bits back later.)
• Add halved brussels sprouts to the fat, shaking the skillet so that as many as possible land cut side down. Now, don't touch! Disturbing the skillet at this point would prevent the sprouts from caramelizing. Cook until they have a nice sear on one side, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, give them a stir and continue to cook until they're nicely browned all over and just tender on the inside, another 5 to 8 minutes.
• Just before removing from the heat, add in a handful of aromatics, like chopped garlic, sliced onion, thyme sprigs or dried chiles, tossing to coat and cooking only a minute or two. Stir in the reserved bacon or sausage bits, if using.
• Finish with either a squeeze of halved lemon, a splash of nice vinegar or a handful of pickled onions or shallots. Because of the sprouts' meaty flavor profile, it's also nice to hit them with a smattering of fresh herbs, especially parsley, cilantro or mint. Salt and pepper to taste.

STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMONY BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• In a medium pot with tight-fitting lid, set a steamer basket over 1 1/2 inches water.
• Add Brussels sprouts and steam over high heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add salt& cook, watching carefully, until butter sizzles, browns slightly, and gives off a nutty aroma.
• Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into the pan and add the zest.
• Stir in the Brussels sprouts and cook, shaking the pan occasionally until warmed through.

STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Remove and discard any loose or discolored leaves from the Brussels sprouts. Trim the stems flush with the bottom of the sprouts and cut each sprout in half.
• Pour about an inch of water into a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the Brussels sprouts in a steamer basket and season with salt. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the Brussels sprouts. Transfer the sprouts to a plate, sprinkle with black pepper and serve.

QUICK STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Blanch the Brussels sprouts in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, and refresh in cold water. Cut in half and transfer to a bowl. Add the thyme, vinegar, and pepper, toss to coat, and serve.

EASY SMASHED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil. Drop Brussels sprouts in the boiling water and cook until softened, 7 to 9 minutes, depending on their size. Strain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Strain once cooled and spread out on paper towels to dry. Pat the tops dry as well.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place Brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet and smash with the bottom of a mason jar. Pat dry with a paper towel to soak up any additional liquid. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with sea salt and pepper. Sprinkle pepper flakes over top, then shake the tray a bit to distribute the oil and spices.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Gently flip sprouts and sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese. Return to the oven and bake until sprouts are soft and cheese is melted, 10 to 15 more minutes.
• Remove from the oven and set the tray on a wire cooling rack. Squeeze lemon over top, then transfer sprouts to a serving plate.