Microwave Brussels Sprouts
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Microwave Brussels Sprouts
Description
The Microwave Brussels Sprouts recipe starts by trimming and halving fresh sprouts, then steaming them briefly in a covered bowl with water using the microwave. This quick steaming softens the sprouts while preserving their shape and some firmness. After draining, they are mixed gently with butter, salt, and black pepper, which coats each sprout and adds richness. The cooking time is carefully calibrated to avoid mushy sprouts, with suggestions to adjust times based on your microwave's power.
This preparation yields sprouts that are tender but still maintain texture, making them suitable as a side dish or as an ingredient topping noodles when flavored with soy sauce. The butter and seasoning provide a simple, comforting flavor profile.
For frozen Brussels sprouts, less water and longer cooking times are recommended to prevent overcooking. Adding spices like paprika or cayenne can introduce a smoky or spicy note. It is advised to check doneness incrementally since microwave power varies, ensuring the sprouts do not become too soft.
Ingredients
- 500 g Brussels sprouts stalks removed, halved
- 60 ml water
- 20 g butter
- 2 pinch sea salt
- 2 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the stalks off the sprouts, remove any loose leaves and cut the sprouts in half.
- Put the sprouts into a microwave safe bowl. Pour over the water and cover with cling film (saran wrap). Pierce a hole to vent.
- Cook in the microwave on high power for 6 minutes.
- Remove the sprouts from the microwave and drain.
- Return the drained sprouts to a bowl and add the butter, salt and pepper. Mix carefully until the butter has melted and coated all the sprouts.
Notes
- Adjust the microwave cooking time in 30-second increments starting at 4 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- When using frozen Brussels sprouts, reduce the water amount and extend cooking time carefully.
- Enhance flavor with optional additions like Parmesan, red chili flakes, paprika, or a splash of soy sauce.
- Serve immediately to retain texture and warmth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1067IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 106mg | 118% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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