Brussel Sprouts Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Brussel Sprouts Recipe
500 g fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tbsp homemade olive oil or any natural vegetable oil
3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp natural salt or to taste
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp homemade butter (optional for richer flavor)
2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
Detailed Preparation Guide of Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Step 1: Clean and Prepare the Brussels Sprouts
Wash the Brussels sprouts thoroughly, trim the stems slightly, remove any damaged outer leaves, and cut them in halves for even cooking.
Calories: Brussels sprouts ~215 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 2: Blanch the Brussels Sprouts
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the halved Brussels sprouts, cooking them for about 4–5 minutes until slightly tender but still bright green.
Drain and set aside.
Calories: No additional calories added
Time: 5 minutes
Step 3: Heat Oil and Sauté Onion
Heat 2 tbsp homemade olive oil (~240 kcal) in a wide pan over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and slightly golden.
Calories: Onion ~40 kcal
Time: 4 minutes
Step 4: Add Garlic and Cook
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Calories: Garlic ~10 kcal
Time: 1 minute
Step 5: Sauté the Brussels Sprouts
Add the blanched Brussels sprouts into the pan and sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges become lightly browned and crispy.
Calories: Already counted
Time: 8 minutes
Step 6: Season and Add Butter
Add salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp butter (~100 kcal) if desired, mixing well so the butter melts and coats the sprouts evenly.
Calories: Butter ~100 kcal
Time: 2 minutes
Step 7: Finish with Lemon Juice and Parsley
Drizzle fresh lemon juice (~3 kcal) over the sprouts and sprinkle chopped parsley before serving.
Stir gently and remove from heat.
Calories: Lemon juice and parsley ~5 kcal
Time: 1 minute
Total Preparation Time of Brussel Sprouts Recipe for 4 Persons
Cleaning and trimming: 5 minutes
Blanching: 5 minutes
Sautéing onions and garlic: 5 minutes
Cooking Brussels sprouts: 8 minutes
Seasoning and finishing: 3 minutes
Total preparation and cooking time: approximately 26 minutes
Total Calories of Brussel Sprouts Recipe and Calories Per Person
Brussels sprouts: ~215 kcal
Olive oil: ~240 kcal
Onion and garlic: ~50 kcal
Butter (optional): ~100 kcal
Lemon juice and parsley: ~5 kcal
Total calories for the entire recipe: approximately 610 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): approximately 152 kcal per person