Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts

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These fried Brussels sprouts are easy to make and so delicious! Pan-frying them brings out their flavor and they make a colorful green side dish for the holidays.

Submitted by Connie Fabian Byrnes
Updated on December 10, 2024
Golden brown pan-fried Brussels sprouts served in a skillet with a serving spoon
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic

  • ¼ white onion, chopped

  • 1 pound trimmed Brussels sprouts

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for pan-fried Brussels sprouts including Brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, and seasonings

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  2. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and stir until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

    Sautéing diced onions and garlic in a cast iron skillet

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  3. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until one side of the sprouts turns golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

    Brussels sprouts cooking in a skillet, starting to brown slightly

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  4. Stir to turn sprouts over and cook until evenly golden brown, another 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

    Seasoned Brussels sprouts browning in a skillet with visible spices, with a spatula

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87 Calories
4g Fat
12g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 98mg 109%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 471mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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