These Honey Glazed Brussel Sprouts are about to blow your mind. Brussel sprouts are a relatively new food to me. I’ve started eating them in the past few years. Now that it’s such a staple food in my diet it’s wild to think that I didn’t eat them for over twenty years of my life. Nope, nada, not one. Like I didn’t even know they existed. Now, sauteed brussel sprouts are one of my favorite foods! These Honey Glazed Brussel Sprouts combine sweet honey with salty crispy brussel sprouts for the ultimate Paleo or AIP side dish.
From drab to delicious: How brussel sprouts became my favorite easy AIP side dish
The first time I even saw a brussel sprout was when I went to college. It was one of the vegetables that cycled through our cafeteria, and they had a way of cooking them to look like brown mush balls. Not very appetizing. Seeing as that was my only experience with brussel sprouts, it wasn’t a veggie on the top of my to eat list.
I honestly don’t remember what prompted me to buy them in the store the first time I did, fate? Chance? The Lord? Anyway, whatever divine providence led me to this decision, it was a choice that changed my life forever. There was absolutely no going back.
If you’ve ever had bad experiences with brussels, don’t blame the brussels. It wasn’t their fault.
Sauteed brussel sprouts are my favorite way to eat them. Sauteing brussel sprouts was a real game changer for me because it significantly cut down on cook time (I used to only roast them), which made them the perfect quick and easy AIP side dish. This recipe is my current brussel sprout favorite. It’s fast, flavorful, and easy to make. The honey adds a perfect splash of sweet that beautifully complements the caramelly flavor of the sauteed brussel sprouts.
Tips on making Honey Glazed Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
What type of skillet should I use?
Use cast iron or stainless instead of non-stick. I’m sure there is some type of science behind it, but whenever I use nonstick, it doesn’t seem to sear the veggies the same way. Honestly it’s a personal preference, but I’ve found that sauteed brussel sprouts tend to caramelize better if you use cast iron or stainless. This 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet from Lodge is the one I use, and I love that Lodge combines quality and affordability. I am a personal fan of cast iron, but any frying pan will do the trick.
How do I get the best sauteed brussel sprouts?
Start heating the skillet before you start cutting the onion. Vegetables caramelize better when the skillet is already pretty hot. So make sure to start the skillet and put oil in it before you cut the onions so it can heat up while you are cutting them.
How to make Honey Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Turn on a cast iron skillet to Medium high heat and coat the bottom with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
While the skillet is heating up, slice onion and as soon as the onion is sliced put it in the skillet and start sauteing. Wash the brussel sprouts and slice them into thirds or fourths, depending on the size of the brussel sprouts. The thinner you can slice them the faster they will cook.
After the onions have cooked for about 2-3 minutes, add the brussel sprout slices. Sautee them for 10 minutes until they start to caramelize. Make sure to stir every few minutes to make sure they cook evenly.
Once they start to look caramelized add salt, garlic powder, and honey. Cook for another 5-10 minutes or until they reach the desired level of brazed. Let cool for a few minutes, and then enjoy!
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Honey Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1/2 lbs. Brussel Sprouts
- 1/2 Medium Onion
- 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
Instructions
- Turn on a cast iron skillet to Medium high heat and coat the bottom with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Slice onion lengthwise, and as soon as they are sliced put them in the skillet to let the onions start sauteing.
- Slice brussel sprouts into thirds or fourths, depending on the size of the brussel sprouts. The thinner you can slice them the faster they will cook.
- Sautee them for 10 minutes until they start to caramelize. Make sure to stir every few minutes to make sure they cook evenly.
- Once they start to look caramelized add salt, garlic powder, and honey. Cook for another 5-10 minutes or until they reach desired texture.
I will definitely try this one!!! Looks yummy!! I will make it for Ken.