What Are Brussels sprouts and How Can I Use Them?

If brussels sprouts have turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use them with confidence and how to choose them, cook them, store them, what to substitute, and 79 recipes to try them in.

What are brussels sprouts?

Nutrition

Quick facts

Where to find brussels sprouts: Brussels sprouts are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group: Brussels sprouts are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese

抱子甘蓝

British (UK) term

Brussels sprouts

en français

choux de Bruxelles

en español

coles de bruselas

How much do brussels sprouts weigh?

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Recipes using brussels sprouts

There are 79 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

Discover this easy sautéed Brussels sprouts with pecans recipe: caramelized onions, garlic, and a hint of lemon for a quick, healthy side dish bursting with nutty crunch and subtle sweetness—perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals like "simple Brussels sprouts side dish ideas" or "healthy vegetable recipes with nuts."

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnut Brown Butter

Caramelized Brussels sprouts roasted with toasted hazelnuts in nutty brown butter. Quick high-heat side dish with crispy edges and tender centers in under 25 minutes.

Brussels Sprouts, Kale & Bell Pepper Frittata

A golden, veggie-packed frittata with tender brussels sprouts, earthy kale, sauteed mushrooms, and melty Swiss cheese. This quick vegetarian breakfast or brunch comes together in 30 minutes with just one skillet.

Gratin of Brussels sprouts with lardons, cream & almonds

Last Christmas, I did it for whole family, they went very nice, this year will try it again!

Brussel Sprouts

Simple and healthy. The key to brussel sprouts is to NOT overcook them.

Brussels Sprouts & Salami Pasta with Pine Nuts

This simply delicious dish takes no time to make, and it's an excellent way to add some nutrition-packed veggies and nuts into your diet.

Tomato Braised Brussel Sprouts with Pine Nuts & Croutons

Brussel sprouts are sauteed with browned mushrooms, braised in a tasty tomato sauce, and served with toasted pine nuts and homemade croutons.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Shallots

An easy and lovely dish. A delicious way to cook brussels sprouts. The caramelized shallots were a bit sweet with nice and smoky taste, and really enhanced the flavour of brussels sprouts.

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Sherry Asiago Sauce

Asiago sherry sauce was sensational! It was cheesy and creamy. The dish was so quick and easy to make, only took about 15 minutes, and it came out delicious.

Thyme Braised Brussels Sprouts

Infuse flavor into boring Brussels sprouts by shallow braising in stock with shallots and thyme.

Brussel Sprouts & Green Bean Frittata

Love frittata for breakfast, lunch or sometimes dinner. It's so versatile to make, and it never lets me down :) The combination in this frittata is delicious, you can substitute other vegetables you have on hand, and it will be still very tasty.

Brussels Sprouts Almondine

Almonds are also employed in savory dishes such as couscous, rice, stuffings, chicken, and certain fish such as the classic trout almandine. And of course there's Amaretto, the delicious almond flavored liqueur.

Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Omelet

This easy breakfast omelet fills you up and makes you feel great. A delicious and nutritious way to start off your day.

Baked Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin #2

Brussels sprouts baked in a savory bacon and green onion sauce, topped with grated cheddar and golden breadcrumbs. The side dish that converts sprout skeptics.

Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom Frittata

Make this moist and delicious frittata for breakfast. It provides you with enough nutritions that you need to power through the whole morning before lunch hunger arrives, and needless to say that it's so tasty. Serve it with a slice of whole grain toast and grape fruit.

Hellmann's Boxing Day 'Bubbly Jubbly'

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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios

Almost caramelized onion never fails to add the flavor into dish, which is used in this recipe; steamed brussels sprouts were added at the end after onions were caramelized, which brought the tons of flavor into sprouts, toasted pistachios added some crunchiness and nutty taste. This has become one of our favorite ways to cook brussels sprouts.

Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts

A quick steam keeps the brussel sprout green and fresh. Browned butter develops a nutty rich flavor. Toss them together with some toasted almonds and simple seasonings and they create a winning recipe that will make you wonder why you didn't like brussel sprouts when you were a kid.

Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

Delicious! Considering a much lower fat creamy style pasta dish, this recipe definitely deserves 5 stars.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Brussel sprouts develop a deep flavor and retain their texture when roasted (no more mushy brussels sprouts). Then they're tossed with a flavorful quick and easy sun-dried tomato pesto.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions Stir-fry

Crisp yet tender Brussels sprouts quickly stir-fried with onions and bacon then brightened with a bit of lemon juice.

Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Horseradish Sauce

Brussels sprouts, steamed just until crisp tender and tossed in a creamy bacon and horseradish sauce.

Brussels Sprouts Souffle

An earthy souffle using Brussels sprouts and mozzarella cheese, perfect for Sunday brunch.

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Pine Nuts & Raisins

An easy yet tasty way to prepare brussels sprouts. Pancetta, pine nuts and raisins all compliment the flavor of brussels sprouts. Oven-roasting develops great flavor and texture. A delicious side dish that goes well with any main course.

Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Toasted Hazelnuts

Roasting gives the brussels sprouts deliciously smoky taste, maple syrup adds welcome caramelization, and the toasted hazelnuts brings warm nuttiness. Even if you are not a fan of these cute small cabbages, you will change your mind after this dish.

Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar

Sautéed brussels sprouts glazed with tangy balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a touch of butter. A crowd-pleasing 30-minute vegetable side dish with 60+ rave reviews.

Brussel Sprouts in Tarragon Mustard Butter

A quick braise keeps this much maligned "little cabbage" tender-crisp, slightly nutty and not mushy. Dressed simply in a butter mustard sauce seasoned with tarragon.

Chinese Roasted Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts

This easy and tasty dish will for sure satisfy your pickiest eater, and this time they will actually enjoy these deliciously roasted brussels sprouts.

Mixed Vegetables Jaipur Style (Sabji Jaipuri)

This makes a delicious and colorful vegetarian entree.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts, Cranberries & Balsamic Glaze

Roasting probably is the best way to cook brussels sprouts, it really develops tons of yumminess. Simply toss roasted sprouts with a bit good olive oil, roasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and drizzle with some balsamic glaze. Delicious!

Club Burrito

A club sandwich meets a burrito: ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese rolled up in a flour tortilla with lettuce and sprouts. A 5-minute no-cook lunch wrap that's light, fresh, and totally portable.

Mushroom Miso Cornucopia

This dish has a mild, sweet taste with a hint of terragon.

Brussel Sprouts & Chestnuts

A tasty side dish that includes brussel sprouts and chestnuts topped off with chicken broth.

Gory Gorilla Tonsils

Gory Gorilla Tonsils are Brussels sprouts drizzled with melted cheese "pus" and paprika "blood specks" for Halloween. A fun, gross-out way to get kids eating their veggies.

Summertime Salad

Build-your-own summer salad with fresh veggies, marinated artichokes, avocado, sprouts, shrimp, bacon bits, and cheese. A flexible no-cook recipe you can customize with whatever is in season.

Brussel Sprout Souffle

Cheesy brussels sprout souffle baked with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and a warm hit of nutmeg and cayenne. A hearty veggie-meets-meat casserole that's ready in under an hour.

Linguine with Brussel Sprouts Barigoule

Linguine with Brussels sprouts barigoule braises savoy cabbage, leeks, and sprouts in wine, lemon, and thyme, then tosses the whole thing with linguine. A Provencal vegetarian pasta.

Brussel Sprouts in Pecan Sauce

Tender brussels sprouts drizzled with browned butter and toasted pecans. A 20-minute side dish with only 4 ingredients that turns sprout skeptics into believers.

Brussels Sprouts a la Greque

Brussels sprouts a la Greque tossed with lemon zest, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, and pimento. A bright, tangy Greek-style side with no butter or oil.

Nutty Brussels Sprouts

Steamed Brussels sprouts tossed with toasted hazelnuts, extra-virgin olive oil, and ground cardamom. A simple 20-minute side dish with just four ingredients.

Rosenkohl in Bier Gedunstet (Brussels Sprouts in Beer)

German Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, drained, and tossed with butter and salt. A traditional Bavarian side dish where the beer adds malty sweetness and tames the bitterness.

Aromatic Green Casserole

Steamed broccoli, brussels sprouts, and snap beans topped with a creamy walnut-dill-sage sauce. A vibrant plant-based dish ready in 25 minutes.

Garniture la Jardiniere

Classic French vegetable garnish with glazed carrots, buttered turnips, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and peas arranged around a beef platter. Serve with Hollandaise for an elegant presentation.

Silent Stalker's Stew

Homemade dog stew with simmered chicken, sausage links, potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and herbs, served over kibble with a rich gravy. Spoil your pup with real food.

Sunshine Brussel Sprouts

Brussels sprouts topped with a warm white wine, lemon, and mayonnaise sauce with chopped hard-boiled eggs. A quick microwave side dish that turns frozen sprouts into something special in 15 minutes.

Sprout, Bean & Vegetable Stew

A South Indian-inspired sambar stew with Brussels sprouts and green beans simmered in a spiced yellow lentil purée with tamarind, mustard seeds, and fenugreek. Vegan, protein-rich, and served over rice.

Brussel Sprouts Pasta

Vegetarian Brussels sprouts pasta with sauteed leeks, red bell pepper, soy sauce, and cheddar cheese tossed with fresh parsley. Golden edges on every sprout.

Salsa Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Slow cooker salsa chicken with Brussels sprouts, Ro-Tel tomatoes, jalapeno, and cayenne pepper. Set it and forget it for 7 hours on low for a spicy, hands-off dinner.

Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts

Brussels sprouts with toasted walnuts in browned butter and a whisper of nutmeg. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, the simple side dish that turns sprouts skeptics into believers.

Brussels Sprouts in Beer

Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, then finished with butter and salt. A simple German-inspired side dish with just four ingredients ready in 25 minutes.

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