Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Garlic

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Garlic is a quick, flavorful side dish where halved or quartered Brussels sprouts are pan-seared in oil until caramelized and tender, then tossed with aromatic minced garlic. It typically features simple ingredients like Brussels sprouts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, with optional additions like lemon juice or red pepper flakes. This preparation is a popular modern Western cooking method, often found in American and European home kitchens and restaurants.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in carbohydrates and protein but provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin C from the Brussels sprouts. A typical serving (about 1 cup) contains roughly 100-150 calories, with most of the fat coming from the cooking oil used for sautéing.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	200 mg
Vitamin K	220 mcg
Vitamin C	80 mg
Folate	100 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Vitamin A	750 IU
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (155 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Brussels sprouts, a cultivar of wild cabbage, have a fascinating history linked to 16th-century Belgium, where they were commercially cultivated. Nutritionally, they are a cruciferous vegetable known for their high glucosinolate content, which is studied for its potential health benefits.