How Long to Boil Brussel Sprouts
How long to boil brussel sprouts on the stove here. Boiled brussels to tender or par-boil before roasting and buttered for a side dish.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb. brussel sprouts outer leaves removed, stems removed, cut in half
- 1/4 c butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp Old Bay
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/3 c parmesan
Instructions
- Fill a large sauce pan with water and over high heat, bring to a rolling boil. Add brussels sprouts and blanch for 2 minutes.
- You start the timer for 2 minutes when you put the sprouts into the boiling water. The water does not have to boil again. Stir while blanching to evenly cook. Drain in a colander to remove water from outsides.
- Have your melted butter ready into a skillet. Once veggies are drained add cheese, salt, Old bay and black pepper. Stir in drained brussels sprouts and mix evenly to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, string frequently until fork tender to your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg