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How to perfectly cook Brussels sprouts on stove top
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Brussels sprouts

How to perfectly cook brussels sprouts on stove top
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 6kcal

Equipment

  • Stove top cooking

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts
  • 2-3 tsp Olive oil
  • Salt (Use sea salt for better taste ) - as per taste
  • Pepper powder (freshly crushed) - as per taste
  • Water - to sprinkle

Instructions

  • 1.Remove the thick outer leaf (if required) of the brussels sprouts, trim the woody brown stem end a little bit and wash them thoroughly. Cut it into half.
  • Heat a wide mouthed non stick pan on medium heat add olive oil , swirl the pan to coat evenly. Place the brussels sprouts with cut side down .
  • After around 5 minutes it gets steamed and caramelize, sprinkle some salt and pepper evenly, sprinkle some water cover and cook for another five minutes.
  • Saute if required for a minute only.That is all. Do not let it over cook and turn wilted and mushy.Let it have some crunch while you eat it.
  • Remove from heat immediately to stop further cooking and serve it warm as a side dish (instead of salad) with steak, baked fish, chicken etc.or cottage pie as seen in pic.

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Notes

Please check the informational notes given above on Brussels sprouts.