Brussels sprouts are like the cute baby cousins of the hearty cabbage. They are extremely easy and fuss-free to cook.I make them into a stir fry along with button or bella mushrooms, seasoned with a touch of salt and cracked black pepper. This ensures that their nutritional value is intact, which is otherwise lost if boiled in water.
As with any vegetable, there might be some who hate Brussels sprouts, but this quick recipe is a sure hit. If you allow the sprouts to develop a slight char, it smells and tastes even better.
You will need:
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Brussel sprouts – 1/2 lb, stems cut off and the sprouts chopped into halves or quarters
- Mushrooms – a small handful, chopped
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Water – just a little sprinkling
How to:
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add the mustard and cumin seeds. When they start sputtering, add the Brussels sprouts and mushrooms. Saute them for a minute.
- Season with salt and pepper (freshly cracked is best). Sprinkle a little water, cover and let the vegetables cook. It doesn’t take long at all. When you are able to poke a Brussels sprout with the edge of the spoon, they are done. Open the lid, turn the heat up and let the sprouts develop a slight char. This really helps to bring out their flavor.
- Serve warm as a side.
This is a simple stir fry technique that works well with any vegetable. Some vegetables might need a generous amount of water to cook thoroughly. But Brussels sprouts and mushrooms are both quick-cooking veggies, and they pair really well together.
So, don’t pass up those cute little buds on your next shopping trip. Now you know what to do with them!
You may also like this easy Chinese Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry.
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This looks delicious! Thanks for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” I hope you will be able to join us again this week. 🙂 http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2013/11/try-new-recipe-tuesday-november-5.html I would also like to ask for your support. In this week’s post, I mention that I was nominated in 2 categories in the homeschool mom blog awards. I would really appreciate your votes. The links are in the post. THANKS!
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This all looks good to me. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Thanks for visiting, Marty!
Ooh nice 🙂
Thanks Sonal!
Anjia ,gorgeus food isn’t??;-)
Massi, I made this and drafted the post 2 days back. So I was really excited to see your sprouts post yesterday!
It’s like great minds think alike! Veggies are always gorgeous.
I agree with you..:)
These are awesome! My mum would love them 🙂
Thanks Dimple!
This looks delicious! I love brussels sprouts… and you’re right, the char is the key! Somehow a little darkness makes this vegetable even more irresistible. 🙂
Thanks Miranda! I love a little char on most veggies. Do try this!
As bizarre as it may sound, I love brussels sprouts, broccoli, bitter gourd.. :), this recipe totally is my kind of dish. yumm.
There is nothing bizarre, Namrata! My mom is the same about karela. Haha…
And me, I love mushrooms. So I pair them with most veggies!