Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts
Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts deliver tender, caramelized sprouts with a nutty richness from browned butter and a gentle kick of heat. The red onion and garlic round out the flavor with sweet and savory notes, making this a standout side for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads. Serve alongside roasted meats or grilled fish for a balanced, flavorful plate.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove them and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Trim the ends off each Brussels sprout and slice them in half.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; place the Brussels sprouts, cut-sides down, in the hot oil. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook the Brussels sprouts without moving them until the cut sides are browned, 7 to 9 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the red onion and garlic with the Brussels sprouts; cook and stir until the Brussels sprouts are cooked through but still firm, 10 to 13 more minutes.
- 4
Put the butter in a cold saucepan and set it over medium heat. Cook until it starts to bubble and foam, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the butter begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the browned butter over the Brussels sprouts; toss to coat.
- Calories 158.31 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.7 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 12.21 g 4%
- Total Fat 11.34 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.78 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 26.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.67 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 2.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.03 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 454.82 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 45.14 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 96.85 mg Good Source 108%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, Butter, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 158.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, Butter, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 158.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts healthy?
- Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 158.31 calories and 4.7 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.78 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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