How to Make Mom's Brussels Sprouts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brussels sprouts have often gotten a bad rap as the least favorite vegetable on the dinner table, but this recipe for Mom's Brussels sprouts is sure to change your mind! Whether you're a Brussels sprout fan or skeptic, this dish will have you coming back for seconds.

My mom's recipe for Brussels sprouts has been a staple at our family gatherings for as long as I can remember. It's a simple yet delicious way to prepare this often misunderstood vegetable, and it's always a hit with ever...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen Brussels sprouts
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 8 ounces walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 11 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 7 servings

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the Brussels sprouts. Return to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until sprouts are tender. Drain.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, walnuts, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Cover, and cook on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the walnuts are warm. Pour over the cooked Brussels sprouts to serve.
  • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 140mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 454mg