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

Sauteed brussel sprouts in a stainless steel pan with a wooden spoon in it..

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.

Sauteed brussels sprouts in a stainless steel pan.

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.

More Delicious Side Dishes

Sauteed brussels sprouts in a stainless steel pan.

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Sauteed brussels sprouts in a stainless steel pan.

Balsamic Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

5 from 5 votes

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! 

Notes

Tips 

  • 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. 
Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 0g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Bethany Kramer

Bethany Kramer is the cook and photographer behind A Simple Palate. She found a deep love for food and nutrition after learning to cook from her mom at eight years old. Since then she’s been developing and sharing recipes from her own kitchen that are bold in flavor and nourishing to the body!

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