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Blistered Brussels Sprouts

Blistered Brussels Sprouts

This simple recipe lets the sweet, nutty flavor of Brussels sprouts shine and the balsamic glaze makes a dramatically flavorful sauce.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword blistered brussels sprouts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 46 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 79 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts ends trimmed, cut in half lengthwise
  • ΒΌ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • 2 Tbsp. water

Instructions

  1. Place vinegar and garlic in small non-reactive saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; gently boil for 25 to 35 minutes, or until vinegar has become thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. (Watch vinegar carefully after 20 minutes of cooking to avoid burning.)

  2. Remove from heat; cool. Remove garlic. Set aside.

  3. Heat a medium cast iron (or nonstick) skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. Place Brussels sprouts in skillet, cut side down, in a single layer; cook for 4 minutes, or until browned.

  5. Add salt; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

  6. Add water; cook until water has evaporated.

  7. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. balsamic glaze; serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

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