Monday, April 22, 2013

Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

I like Brussels Sprouts. They're not necessarily the vegetable that I crave, but they're a nice change from the norm. There's a place where I sometimes eat lunch that makes great Brussels sprouts. They're slightly sweet, which I would guess is from honey. They have a little sauce, not enough to swim in, just a touch to add flavor. There's a little bit of herb in it, but none of us have quite been able to figure out which one.

So I gave it a shot. Did my attempt work out? Well, it doesn't taste like their Brussels sprouts -- it's better! Who'd have thought it? Not only was it delicious, but we were dipping fish in the leftover sauce in the pan because it was so good. And unbelievably simple. This is a great quick side dish.


Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts


8 - 12 fresh Brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
12 tablespoons honey
one good pinch thyme
salt

Wash Brussels sprouts and remove icky outer leaves. Cut off stems and slice an X in the base of each Brussels sprout.

Heat olive oil over medium low and add Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook over medium low heat for five minutes.


Add butter, honey, thyme, and sprinkle lightly with salt.


Cook another 2-4 minutes uncovered.


Drizzle with sauce from pan to serve.




7 comments:

  1. I could eat these like candy Krista! I wonder how they'd taste if you cut the honey back?

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    1. Lucy, one of my tasters isn't big on sweets, but she loves these! I think you could cut back on the honey, but I suspect they might not be quite the same.

      ~Krista

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  2. Krista, we eat these often. I love the little bundles, boiled with salt. Horrible if you overcook them. Delicious when cooked just right (3-4 minutes in boiling water and 1-2 minutes of steam and a quick ice bath).

    Love the addition of honey and thyme. Yum!

    Daryl / Avery

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    1. We didn't eat them as often as we should, but this recipe has boosted our intake! And it's so quick and easy.

      ~Krista

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  3. Thanks, Krista - we are looking for quick and easy ways to eat more veggies. I have been at war with brussels sprouts all my life (so of course, my kids loved them), but these sound delicious. I look forward to giving them a try!

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    1. Your kids loved Brussels sprouts? That's so unusual. I thought they were hated by kids everywhere. Lucky you! I hope you'll like these. Let me know.

      ~Krista

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  4. Who cannot love little cabbages? Actually, I haven't made Brussels sprouts in a few months, and now I really (really!) want them--with your recipe. I've never tried them with honey, and the combo with butter and thyme looks absolutely heavenly--no wonder you were dipping the fish in the sweet buttery sauce, I'm sure I'll do the same. Thanks for another Keeper recipe, Krista!

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