Brussels Sprouts and Potato Hash
Brussels Sprouts and Potato Hash is a hearty, savory skillet dish where chopped Brussels sprouts and potatoes are pan-fried together until crispy and caramelized, often seasoned with onions, garlic, and herbs. It's a popular comfort food in American and European home cooking, especially during fall and winter when both vegetables are in season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of complex carbohydrates from the potatoes and plant-based protein and fiber from the Brussels sprouts, with a moderate amount of fat depending on cooking oil. A typical serving provides a good dose of vitamins C and K, potassium, and antioxidants, with a rough calorie range of 200-300 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 110 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 450 IU |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally, the combination offers a powerful mix of nutrients—Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable linked to anti-inflammatory benefits, while potatoes provide sustained energy. Culturally, hash dishes have roots in 18th-century American frontier cooking, originally a way to use up leftovers into a new, satisfying meal.
