The easiest side dish ever! Our Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apples will bring color to your dinner table and might just make you a Brussels sprouts fan.
This recipe for Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apples is quick and easy – we’re talking 15 minutes – and will probably be the most healthy dish on your Thanksgiving table. With bright colors and a fresh mix of sweet and savory, this is just the dish you’re looking for to liven up your Thanksgiving spread.
Why give Brussels sprouts a chance? We’ve got 3 reasons…
- Believe it or not, the flavor of Brussels sprouts has actually improved. Over the last 30 years, new varieties of Brussels sprouts have been bred to taste less bitter. It’s true!
- It has been found that cooking Brussels sprouts on higher heat also adds to a less bitter, more flavorful dish.
- Loaded with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, this delightful sweet and savory dish balances out the pie(s) you’ll be enjoying later…
One Bonus Reason – Just 4 Ingredients! (Less is more)
Brussels sprouts– rustic and hearty, like teeny tiny cabbages!
Apples– bright, sweet, and juicy
Olive oil– brings subtle flavor, and it’s perfect for sautéing
Lemon juice– adds a bright pop of freshness
With our simple recipe of Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apples, you’ll become a fan in no time. You won’t be disappointed! We promise.
Other side dish recipes we love to share are: The Best Cherry Jello, Southern Sweet Potato Casserole, and Easy Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic. We hope you love gathering friends and family to enjoy these ABK favorites.
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apples
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 medium apple with skin on, cut into chunks
- ¼ cup water
- fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash Brussels sprouts, trim off a bit of the stem, and peel off a few of the outer leaves.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon olive oil.
- Add Brussels sprouts, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes on medium-high heat with lid on, shaking the pan to evenly brown.
- Add the apple chunks and then slowly add 1/4 cup water.
- Cook for about 3 minutes more with lid on.
- Toss with a bit of fresh lemon juice and transfer to serving dish.
- Keep covered until ready to serve.
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