Name: Caramelized Smoky Brussels Sprouts
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 small red onion; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 ½ lbs Brussels Sprouts; Salt and pepper; 1 cup water

Recipes » Side Dishes » Caramelized Smoky Brussels Sprouts

By Chef Katie Simmons

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Smoked paprika and sweet red onion pair with hearty brussels sprouts in this simple, oil-free side dish.

Total: 15 mins Yield: 6 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

1 small red onion
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 ½ lbs Brussels Sprouts
Salt and pepper
1 cup water

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Instructions

1. Preheat a wide pan over high heat. Use cast-iron, if possible.
2. Peel, halve, and thinly slice the red onion.
3. Once your pan is incredibly hot, add the red onion in a single layer. Add the smoked paprika on top.
4. Leave the onions alone and let brown for about 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, trim the bottoms from the Brussels Sprouts and cut in half. Allow the outer leaves to fall off and discard (these are often bitter). Wash the halved Brussels to remove any grit.
6. Once the onions start to brown, stir and continue cooking until well-browned, another 5 minutes or so.
7. Move the onions to the side of the pan.
8. Add the halved Brussels Sprouts to the pan and spread as close to a single layer as you can. Allow the Brussels to char for a couple of minutes before stirring.
9. When the Brussels brown on one side, stir and continue cooking until all of them have a little bit of color. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
10. After about 5 minutes, add 1 cup of water to the Brussels. The steam should finish cooking them. If they are bigger, though, they might take longer so add more water to prevent burning.
11. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Cooking Tips

1. For an even sweeter twist, use 2 shallots instead of the red onion. You can also make this with cauliflower florets or Cipollini onions instead of the Brussels.