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Skillet-Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Garden Apples
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Skillet-Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Garden Apples

Charred Brussels sprouts sautéed with crisp Honeycrisp apples, finished with apple-cider gastrique and toasted pumpkin seeds

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
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Dietary Information

vegetariangluten-free
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Ingredients

  • 1 lbBrussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 mediumHoneycrisp apples, cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 3 tbspolive oil, divided
  • 3 tbspunsalted butter, divided
  • 1 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1/4 tspcrushed red-pepper flakes
  • 2 tbspapple-cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsppure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tspDijon mustard
  • 1/4 cuppumpkin seeds, toasted
  • to tastekosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • optionalfresh thyme leaves for garnish

Recipe serves 4 people

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Pat Brussels sprouts dry; toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, a generous pinch of salt, and pepper.
  3. 3
    Add sprouts cut-side-down to skillet; sear undisturbed 4–5 min until deep golden-brown.
  4. 4
    Stir, reduce heat to medium; cook 3–4 min more until nearly tender. Push sprouts to edges.
  5. 5
    Add remaining 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter; swirl in apples and a pinch of salt. Sauté 2 min.
  6. 6
    Combine apples and sprouts; add minced garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook 1 min.
  7. 7
    In small pan, whisk vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, and remaining 2 tbsp butter; simmer 2–3 min until slightly thickened into gastrique.
  8. 8
    Drizzle gastrique over skillet; toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  9. 9
    Transfer to serving platter; scatter toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh thyme if desired. Serve hot.
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
18m
Total Time
33m
Servings
4

Chef's Notes

Use a preheated cast-iron pan to maximize char; swap pecans for pumpkin seeds if preferred. Great alongside roasted pork or as a fall vegetarian entrée over farro.

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Recipe Info

Total Time: 33 mins
Serves: 4
Difficulty:Easy

Dietary Info

VegetarianGluten free