Cider-Braised Brussels Sprouts

This recipe uses the sweetness of autumn cider to mellow the flavor of  Brussels sprouts. It's a tasty side dish for everyday meals or for Thanksgiving. From The Cleaner Plate Club* by Beth Bader and Ali Benjamin (Storey Publishing, ©2011), reprinted by permission.

Recipe

Cider-Braised Brussels Sprouts

This recipe uses the sweetness of autumn cider to mellow the flavor of Brussels sprouts.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Vegetable side dish

Cuisine: Healthy

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: braised Brussels Sprouts, Brussels Sprouts recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 80kcal

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts about 6 cups, tough stems and outer leaves removed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ small red or yellow onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• ⅓ cup apple cider
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

• Cut the Brussels sprouts in half. Set them in a large saucepan, and add enough water to just cover.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the Brussels sprouts are bright green and tender but still firm, about 7 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sprouts and continue cooking until the garlic has softened but not browned, about 3 minutes.
• Pour in the cider, increase the heat to high, and simmer until it’s reduced by half and the sprouts are tender, adding a splash more water if necessary.
• Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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