31 Brussels Sprouts Recipes for People Who Love Little Cabbages
Sure, brussels sprouts had some dark, mushy, overcooked days. But in recent years we've learned how fantastic they can be if you have the right brussels sprouts recipes. We love these little guys shaved in a slaw or glazed until glistening or roasted, cut side down, until chip-like and crispy. Here are a few of our favorite ways to serve brussels sprouts now, whether you're putting a weeknight dinner on the table or trying to bring an all-star side to Thanksgiving.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka1/31Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic and Pancetta
When you look at the right brussels sprouts recipes, you learn a thing or two. Here's one tip you can take with you: For maximum caramelization, make sure the cut sides of the brussels sprouts are flush with the bottom of the baking dish. That'll give you crispy brussels sprouts with gorgeous, golden-brown edges. This dish also gets a bit of a flavor boost from pancetta, which melts a bit over the vegetables.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton2/31Kale Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Apples, and Hazelnuts
Brussels sprouts, apples, gouda, radishes, and hazelnuts turn this kale salad into something special enough to serve guests. It's crunchy, hearty, and super-fresh tasting.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich4/31Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton6/31Braised Chile-Marmalade Duck Legs With Brussels Sprouts
Photo by Alice Gao, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen7/31Shredded Brussels Sprout and Ricotta Toast
Looking for one-bite hors d'oeuvres to serve to guests? A bright tangle of shredded brussels sprouts, raisins, and pine nuts tops silky ricotta in this triangular-sliced snack.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi8/31Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Jam
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Jennifer Ophir10/313-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts
Photo by Kate Schwager11/31Miso-Harissa Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts Salad
The umami-rich dressing on this combination of delicata squash and brussels sprouts is a formula you'll want to come back to over and over.
Quentin Bacon13/31Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
Get two vegetable sides in one with this dish, and you'll learn that brussels sprouts and carrots belong together.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich14/31Brussels Sprout Tacos with Spicy Peanut Butter
Christopher Testani17/31Orecchiette Carbonara With Charred Brussels Sprouts
When it's pasta night but you still want to eat some vegetables, this recipe is the way.
Photo by Linda Xiao21/31Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Crunchy raw broccoli and brussels sprouts meet their match in a punchy triumvirate of olives, anchovies, and lemon juice.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Carla Gonzalez-Hart26/31Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Still not sure which is the best brussels sprouts recipe for your array of Thanksgiving sides this year? This sweet and savory situation will disappear before any other dish, we promise. Toss the brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, kosher salt, grated garlic, and black pepper before roasting on a baking sheet.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens27/31Charred Brussels Sprouts With Warm Honey Glaze
Photograph by Jenny Huang, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Martha Bernabe28/31Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Gochujang Brown Butter
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks29/31Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Honey Butter
Free up your oven and make this textural masterpiece in your air fryer instead. It's one of those easy recipes that's special enough for the holidays.
Photo by Alex Lau30/31Chopped Salad
There's so much going on in this hearty salad: radicchio, chickpeas, salami, hunks of cheese, Castelvetrano olives, and squash and brussels sprouts, too.
