Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

These Keto Caramelized Brussels Sprouts are very indulgent, tasty, & delicious. They only take 15 minutes to prepare. It is very delicious that a person who doesn’t like to have Brussels sprouts will love this dish. These are very crispy & soft but they don’t get mushy. It is very easy to make this dish and does require an oven or not need to make any sauce to make it tasty. These Keto Caramelized Brussels Sprouts only require 3 simple components avocado oil, Brussels sprouts, & butter to make this dish which is easily available in the grocery store/home. This dish only contains 4.5g of net carbs/serving.

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STATS:

• Course: Side Dish
• Cuisine: American
• Prep Time: Five mints.
• Cook Time: Ten mints.
• Total Time: 15 mints.
• Portions: 4 people
• Calories: 143kcal

EQUIPMENT:

• Large skillet
• Medium bowl
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp. avocado oil
• ¾ lb. Brussels sprouts
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 3 tbsp. salted butter

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

AVOCADO OIL:

• Avocado oil is used to caramelize the Brussels sprouts, we can also use olive oil or coconut oil for this purpose.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS:

• We should use fresh Brussels sprouts to make this crispy. If we use frozen Brussels sprouts they will get mushy.

BUTTER:

• I utilize salted butter to make these Brussels sprouts but you can also utilize unsalted butter as well.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. Take the large skillet and put the skillet on medium heat.
2. Pour the oil in the skillet & heat the oil till it gets shimmer.
3. Put the Brussels sprouts in the skillet in one layer.
4. Cook them till they get brown for like 2 minutes.
5. Turn the sprouts with the spatula then cover the pan and cook for more 2 – 3 minutes till they become soft and crispy.
6. Put them in a medium bowl and add some black pepper powder & salt to season them.
7. Then add the butter in the same hot skillet and cook the butter till it gets a nice brown color but doesn’t get burned.
8. Put the butter on the sprouts and adjust the pepper powder & salt according to the preference.

SERVING IDEAS:

• Roasted chicken, grilled fish or steak greatly pair as classic & simple main dishes to have with these Brussels sprouts.
• We can also include some bacon bits with some balsamic vinegar to make it savory & sweet.
• These Brussels sprouts will also pair well with the green salad.
• These Caramelized Brussels Sprouts also work great as toppings to make a keto-friendly pizza.
• We can also add these Brussels sprouts to the vegetable stir-fry to make it more flavorful.
• You can also use these Brussels sprouts as a filling in keto-friendly wraps with grilled chicken, avocadoes & hummus.

RECIPE VARIATION:

• We can easily alter this recipe according to our liking and include some freshly minced garlic or fresh herbs to make this dish tastier.
• If we want to make this Brussels sprouts more cheesy then we can drizzle more parmesan cheese at the time of serving.

TIPS:

• We should not put too much Brussels sprouts in the pan because the pan will get crowded & the sprouts will get steamed and mushy.
• Allow the pan to heat up quickly as it will allow the sprouts to crisp up properly and quickly.
• Always keep an eye on the butter when you put it to brown as it will not be properly seen on the dark pan and it may have lots of chances to get burned quickly.
• We should serve the Brussels sprouts immediately for the best taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Place the remaining Brussels sprouts in the sealed container & store them for like 5 days.

FREEZER:

• We should not freeze the Brussels sprouts as they will become soft & mushy.

FAQs:

Why do the Brussels sprouts not get crispy?

• Properly dry the Brussels sprouts before cooking also do not put lots of sprouts in the pan as the pan will get overcrowded and they will get steamed and mushy instead of getting crispy.

Are these Brussels sprouts keto-friendly?

• These Brussels sprouts are safe to consume during a keto diet. This is not the lowest-carb vegetable but it is safe to consume in limited quantity during a keto diet.

Are these Keto Caramelized Brussels sprouts have low in carbs content and low in calories?

• This caramelized Brussels sprouts only contain 143 kcal, 7.8g of carbs, 3.3g of fiber, & 4.5g of net carbs.

Will we store this dish?

• We can easily store this dish in a sealed container for like 5 days in the fridge, but it is not advised to freeze this dish as the Brussels sprouts will get mushy.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving
Calories: 143 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7.8g
Protein: 3g
Net carbs: 4.5g
Fat: 11.7g
Fiber: 3.3g