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brown butter & maple brussels sprouts with pecans

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lindsay V
Southeastern, MA

Because dessert is greater than vegetables...

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Everyone will love Brussels sprouts after one bite of these! The brown butter with maple syrup and nuts make these really delicious.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For brown butter & maple brussels sprouts with pecans

  • 12 oz
    brussels sprouts
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp
    pecans
  • salt & pepper, to taste

How To Make brown butter & maple brussels sprouts with pecans

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 375.
  • 2
    Place pecans on a baking sheet and cook until they become fragrant ~3 minutes. Remove from oven and, once cooled, chop small.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, trim the wooded end of the sprouts and slice in half. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Place sprouts, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 – 20 minutes until browned.
  • 5
    When the sprouts have 5 minutes left to cook, heat a skillet to medium heat. Place butter in skillet and whisk as it begins to melt. Continue to whisk. Butter should froth up. Once it does, let it set. You should begin to notice that it is taking on a golden brown color and begins to smell very nutty. Be very careful not to burn. Once it is aromatic, remove from heat.
  • 6
    Stir in maple syrup and pecans. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • 7
    Toss cooked sprouts in sauce. Serve with a slotted spoon to ensure the extra sauce stays behind. Or don’t. I’ll love you either way.
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