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Boiled Brussels Sprouts
Discover the delicate taste and amazing versatility of quick and easy Boiled Brussels Sprouts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
150 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Wash the Brussels sprouts. Trim the stem ends and remove any loose or browning outer leaves. Cut the sprouts in half for even cooking.
- In a large pot, combine 5 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and bring to a rolling boil. Carefully add the halved Brussels sprouts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until they are tender and bright green. Do not overcook.
- Drain the sprouts immediately. Transfer them to a serving bowl and toss with 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve while hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
1802mg
(75%)
Potassium
662mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1283IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
145mg
(161%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 1802mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1283IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 145mg | 161% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.