Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Nuts and Fresh Herbs

Brussels sprouts are a great side dish that goes well with chicken, pork, salmon, and more.
At the end of cooking, you can add a variety of toppings to your Brussels sprouts: herbs (parsley, cilantro, or mint), cheese (parmesan, feta, or goat cheese), or toasted nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, or pecans).

Ingredients:

450g Brussels sprouts, halved
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
1-2 tbsp pine nuts (or chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans) – optional
Fresh chopped herbs (such as parsley, cilantro or mint) – optional
Handful of parmesan (or feta, goat cheese) – optional

Directions:

1. Heat a large cast iron or similar heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat (4 minutes). Add oil. When oil is hot, add halved Brussels sprouts. Shake pan slightly to distribute as many sprouts as possible cut side down. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5–8 minutes (until toasted and caramelized).

2. Season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir the Brussels sprouts. Continue to cook, stirring every few minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are browned and the insides are soft (about 6–8 minutes).

3. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, then the nuts. Let the nuts toast in the remaining heat in the pan. Stir constantly to ensure they toast evenly on all sides and don’t burn (if there’s not enough heat, keep the pan on low heat). Once the nuts are toasted, transfer the Brussels sprouts and nuts to a plate and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Yield: 4 servings
Recipe: wellplated.com