Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
A quick and flavorful vegetable side dish featuring crispy stir-fried Brussels sprouts with golden garlic, tossed in a simple savory seasoning. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a healthy meal prep side!
Ingredients
- - 500g about 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- - 1.5 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- - 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- - 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- - 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - Optional: chili flakes or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Brussels Sprouts
- Trim the ends and halve the Brussels sprouts. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly to ensure crisp stir-frying.
- Sauté Garlic
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove garlic and set aside to prevent burning.
- Stir-Fry Brussels Sprouts
- Add Brussels sprouts to the pan, cut-side down. Cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes until browned, then toss and cook another 4–5 minutes until tender.
- Add Seasonings
- Return garlic to the pan, add soy sauce and rice vinegar. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until well coated and fragrant.
- Serve
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chili flakes or sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
- prep_time: PT10M
- cook_time: PT10M
- total_time: PT20M
- servings: 4
Notes
nutrition:
calories: ~120 (per serving)
carbohydrates: ~10g
protein: ~4g
fat: ~7g
fiber: ~4g
sodium: ~250mg notes:
- For extra flavor, add a dash of toasted sesame oil before serving.
- Pairs well with rice, tofu, or grilled protein.
- Brussels sprouts should be dry before stir-frying for best crispness.
calories: ~120 (per serving)
carbohydrates: ~10g
protein: ~4g
fat: ~7g
fiber: ~4g
sodium: ~250mg notes:
- For extra flavor, add a dash of toasted sesame oil before serving.
- Pairs well with rice, tofu, or grilled protein.
- Brussels sprouts should be dry before stir-frying for best crispness.