Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter

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This is a recipe from Joy of Cooking... totally changed my mind about Brussels Sprouts! It's imperative that you use fresh sprouts, the texture would be way off with the frozen ones.

by Tracy K·published 2002-03-06

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Vegetable

Servings

(2–4)

Total time

25 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

229 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

15 Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwisebrussels-sprout
1 1/2 tablespoons butterbutter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oilolive-oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed with the flat of a knifegarlic
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)parmesan
salt and peppersalt-and-pepper

Instructions (6 steps)

01Melt butter and olive oil in a medium skillet (over medium-high heat) until butter is foamy.
02Reduce heat to medium, add smashed garlic and cook until lightly browned.
03Remove garlic and discard.
04Add sprouts cut side down, cover, and cook without stirring on medium-low heat 10-15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife.
05The cut side of the sprouts should get nice and browned, with a nutty, buttery flavor enhanced by garlic.
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