Balsamic Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

Brighten up your favorite meal with this healthy and delicious side dish! These simple sautéed brussels sprouts are the easiest side dish, are quick to make, and consist of only 4 simple ingredients. 

If you are a fan of a good veggie side dish, these caramelized balsamic sautéed brussels sprouts are for you. One of my favorite ways to make brussels sprouts is by roasting them – but when I am in a time crunch, sautéed brussels sprouts are the way to go. They’re an easy and healthy side to add to any meal, and require only 3 main ingredients and 25 minutes to make. So simple and delicious!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This simple side dish requires minimal prep and only 4 pantry ingredients. Here’s all that you’ll need: 

• Olive oil: you can also replace with butter to make this dish even more savory. 
• Brussel sprouts
• Balsamic glaze: see notes if using balsamic vinegar. 
• Garlic: either use 1 fresh garlic clove or garlic powder.

How To Prepare Brussels Sprouts

Cut off ends and remove any browned leaves, either cut brussels sprouts in half or roast/cook whole. For this recipe I halved the brussels sprouts so they would cook quicker.

How to Make Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic

• Saute halved brussels sprouts with olive oil for 10-15 minutes on medium heat – stirring often to avoid burning.
• Brussel sprouts should be browned and soft – test with a fork. Stir in balsamic glaze and saute brussels sprouts with glaze for additional 1-2 minutes.

Extra Tips for This Recipe

• Balsamic glaze or vinegar? You can use either. If you are using balsamic vinegar, you will need to cook some of the acidity off. So saute the brussels sprouts with the balsamic vinegar for 1-2 minutes – you will also need to use 1-2 additional tbsp of vinegar than glaze.
• Add bacon: If you would like to add bacon to this recipe – go for it! Brussels sprouts with bacon is a popular & delicious combination. Cook bacon separately, then chop into small pieces and add to brussels sprouts at the very end.
• Storing leftovers: keep leftovers fresh by refrigerating in a sealed airtight container for 3-4 days. 

Complete Your Meal 

Enjoy this simple recipe served on the side of some of our favorite main courses.

• Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata
• Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken & Potatoes
• Authentic Italian Chicken Parmesan

More Delicious Side Dishes

• Roasted Smashed Potatoes with Pesto
• Apple & Pomegranate Harvest Salad
• Tuscan-Style Panzanella Salad

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Brighten up your favorite meal with this healthy and delicious side dish! These simple sautéed brussels sprouts are the easiest side dish, are quick to make, and consist of only 4 simple ingredients. 

Servings 4

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Tags: balsamic brussels sprouts, healthy side dish, sauteed brussels sprouts

Calories: 88 kcal

Author: Bethany Kramer

Ingredients

• 4 cups brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter/vegan butter)
• 1-2 tbsp balsamic glaze (see notes if using balsamic vinegar)
• pinch of black pepper, salt
• 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)

Instructions

1. In a stainless steel pan, saute halved brussels sprouts in olive oil with pinch of salt, black pepper, and garlic for 10-15 minutes on medium heat. Sprouts should be browned and soft - test with a fork. 

2. Add balsamic glaze and mix into brussels sprouts - cook for 1-2 minutes. Then enjoy! 

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