Braised Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Thyme

By forgetid

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 pound medium Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock, divided
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts to pan, cut side down; cook 2 minutes, without stirring. Add shallots to pan; toss to combine. Cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup stock to pan; cover partially, and cook 3 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons stock, mustard, and honey in a bowl; stir into sprout mixture. Sprinkle with thyme. Cook 1 minute, stirring well.
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Grapes: Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add 1 pound trimmed and halved medium Brussels sprouts to pan, cut side down. Cook 3 minutes, without stirring. Stir in 1 cup seedless red grapes and 1 tablespoon minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock; cover partially, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon unsalted chicken stock; simmer 1 minute. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 109; FAT 3.3g (sat 1.9g, mono 0.8g, poly 0.3g); SODIUM 221mg
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Cider and Bacon: Cook 2 slices center-cut bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; discard drippings. Add 4 teaspoons canola oil and 1 pound trimmed and halved medium Brussels sprouts to pan, cut side down. Cook 2 minutes, without stirring. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock and 2 tablespoons apple cider; cover partially, and cook 3 minutes. Crumble bacon over top. Stir in 2 tablespoons apple cider and 1 tablespoon light cream; simmer 1 minute.