Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

The Brussels sprout is a member of cabbages grown for its edible buds. The green leafy vegetables are typically 2 to 4 cms in diameter and look like mini cabbage.As per Wikipedia  these have been popular in Brussels, Belgium and may have originated and gained its name for there. The Brussels sprouts contains excellent levels of Vitamin C and Vitamin  K. The most common way to cook these sprouts is cutting the buds. Once cut and cleaned they are cooked in boiling water or steaming or stir frying. 

This recipe goes to the 2nd day of Blogging Marathon  under the theme " Thanksgiving Meals".




Ingredients:


Brussels Sprouts 15
Olive oil 2 spoons
Garlic cloves 4 minced
Sugar 1 - 2 spoons
Dried cranberries 1/4 cup
Walnuts 1/4 cup chopped
Salt to taste



Preparation:


Heat olive oil in a pan or skillet on medium heat.
Add garlic and saute for few seconds.
Now add chopped brussels sprouts and saute for another 5-7 minutes.
Cook till the Brussels are tender.
Ass salt and sugar, toss it well.
Garnish with dried cranberries and walnuts( optional)



Check to see what my fellow bloggers are cooking for Blogging Marathon 82.


Comments

  1. Sharmila kingslyNovember 28, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Such a lovely snacking idea.. Will definitely give a try..

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  2. vaishali sabnaniNovember 28, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    Unique flavours ! Cranberry and walnuts must be giving the brussel sprouts a amazing crunch and flavour .

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  3. PavaniNovember 29, 2017 at 1:55 PM

    I love brussel sprouts and your version with garlic and cranberries sounds delicious.

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  4. Harini RNovember 30, 2017 at 6:28 AM

    interesting way to serve brussel sprouts.

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  5. cookingwithsapanaDecember 1, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    Caramelized Brussel sprouts sounds nice. Have to try this version.

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  6. Sowmya :)December 1, 2017 at 9:03 PM

    Brussels sprouts look very tempting...nice pick!

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  7. Priya SureshDecember 2, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    Interesting way to indulge bruxelles sprouts, fantastic dish Sushma.

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  8. Sandhya RamakrishnanDecember 2, 2017 at 6:40 PM

    This is my boys favorite and they request me to make it often. I caramelize them in my oven.

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  9. UnknownDecember 2, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    seems very healthy and unique recipe. Must be yummyyyyy

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  10. Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My KitchenDecember 5, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    Such a simple side! garlic and cranberries must add great flavors!

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  11. JayashreeDecember 5, 2017 at 9:46 PM

    I like your addition of craisins to Brussel sprouts.

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  12. Chef MireilleDecember 23, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    what a great addition to a thanksgiving table

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