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    You are here: Home / Dinner / What To Eat With Brussel Sprouts

    What To Eat With Brussel Sprouts

    Last Updated January 4, 2023. Published December 9, 2022 By Lorie Leave a Comment

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    Brussels sprouts are a great veggie to add to your dinner. They are delicious roasted, air fried, in stir fries in more. Finding the perfect dish to eat with your brussel sprouts is ideal, and these recipes will be a sure favorite for the whole family!

    Roasted maple balsamic brussels sprouts in dish with pecans.

    I despised Brussels sprouts until I was probably about 30. I didn't think to give them a chance before then. But now that I have, my Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze are a weekly thing!

    I love tossing them in the air fryer to get them crispy as well as eating them in a Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad.

    Beyond eating the cute little veggies, its also super important to determine what to eat with your brussel sprouts. I will share some of my favorites!

    Why We Love Brussels Sprouts:

    • They are packed with all the good stuff. High in fiber, rich in antioxidants, lots of vitamins--brussels sprouts are a veggie power house for sure. Adding them to a meal is a guarantee for some good nutrition!
    • There are lots of ways to cook them. While roasting and air frying them seem to be the most popular these days, these veggies can be sautéed, steamed and more. You can even grill them. This means, it's hard to get bored of them too easily.
    • They can help prevent disease. Studies have shown that eating brussels sprouts can help prevent cancer, manage diabetes, protect your bones--lots of great things to help keep you at your best.
    • Brussel sprouts taste amazing! Ok, maybe not to you, but sometimes it's just a matter of finding the right way of preparing them. It wasn't until I tried them in a salad at a local restaurant served shaved that I actually started loving them. Give it a chance!
    Glass bowl with brussels sprouts tossed in olive oil and seasonings.

    What To Serve With Brussels Sprouts:

    If you are making brussels sprouts as a separate side dish for your meal, you want to pair it with just the right dish. Lots of meats do very well with them and I find the options to be unlimited.

    Fish, pork, beef, chicken--there really isn't a lot you can go wrong with. A piece of meat that has been seasoned and cooked to perfection will maximize the experience of the little cabbages.

    The following are some great options to eat with your brussel sprouts:

    Seafood:

    Orange and Maple Glazed Salmon
    Only 5 minutes to prep this simple baked Orange Maple Glazed Salmon. The light and flaky citrus salmon paired with sweet, rich maple adds a level of flavor to your salmon unlike anything else. If you love salmon, this is a perfect weeknight dinner to serve with a simple salad and rice. Dinner made easy!
    Check out this recipe
    Orange maple glazed baked salmon on white plate with rice.
    Butter Herb Instant Pot Salmon
    Rich and buttery, this flaky Butter Herb Instant Pot Salmon can be made with fresh or frozen salmon. Simple and delicious--just what dinner should always be!
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot salmon on plate with rice and broccoli.
    Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Honey Siracha Sauce
    These Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are crispy and golden with all the sweet tropical coconut flavor. Paired with a simple Honey Siracha Sauce and ready from start to finish in under 20 minutes--a perfect dish you will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Coconut shrimp on white plate with sauce.

    Chicken:

    Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken
    This simple Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken is made with a delicious marinade and is so juicy! Fresh lemon juice and zest, lots of pepper, a touch of honey and seasonings for a great grilled chicken breast to enjoy. Pairs well with so many side dishes as well!
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled lemon pepper chicken on white plate with lemon slices and salad.
    Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
    Crispy and delicious this easy parmesan crusted Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe is a great way to toss dinner together in no time. A simple breadcrumb and parmesan coating adds crunch and flavor to your favorite chicken! Prepped in less than 10 minutes and cooks up in about 20. Serve with your favorite simple sides and enjoy!
    Check out this recipe
    White plate with air fried chicken thighs breaded and with chopped parsley on top.
    Creamy Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
    Creamy and comforting, this 20 minute Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce recipe is the perfect dinner. Minimal prep and pairs perfectly with a salad, rice and a fresh loaf of bread. This chicken dinner feels fancy but is perfect for a weeknight meal!
    Check out this recipe
    Skillet with chicken thighs and fresh parsley on top.
    Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
    Nothing beats this simple Grilled Chicken Legs recipe. Classic flavor, crispy skin and tender, fall of the bone chicken drumsticks that will steal the show. Only 5 minutes to prep and easy to cook, but all the delicious flavor everyone at the BBQ will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead view of chicken legs grilled on white dish.
    Pan Seared White Wine Chicken
    Simple, delicious Pan Seared chicken in a rich white wine, buttery sauce is juicy, flavorful and feels extra fancy! But don't worry, this chicken dinner whips up in 20 minutes and compliments any dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    Pan seared chicken in skillet.

    Pork:

    Dutch Oven Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
    A simple, one pot meal, this Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin is smothered in a honey garlic glaze and cooked over carrots and potatoes. So flavorful and tender and juicy pork--a dinner the whole family will love!
    Check out this recipe
    One pot dutch oven honey garlic pork tenderloin over carrots and potatoes.
    Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
    Don't be fooled, these Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops are so simple to whip up and are a juicy, delicious dinner to make for a weeknight dinner for the family or to wow your guests. Simple to prep and pair well with a number of dinner sides!
    Check out this recipe
    Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops
    These simple Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops take a can of soup and turn your dinner into an amazing skillet dinner. Tender juicy pork chops pan seared and then baked in a creamy mushroom sauce for a comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Cream of mushroom bone in pork chop with parsley on top over mashed potatoes.
    Slow Cooker BBQ Country Style Ribs
    The easiest ribs you will EVER make. Prep these Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs in about 5 minutes and come back hours later to melt in your mouth BBQ ribs! Dinner doesn't get any more simple than this!
    Check out this recipe
    Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs.

    Beef:

    Crock Pot Shredded Beef
    This easy, 5 minute prep Crock Pot Shredded Beef is so juicy and melt in your mouth with lots of flavor. So versatile and can be eaten over noodles, mashed potatoes, in tacos, and more. A perfect dump and go slow cooker dinner recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    White plate with crock pot shredded beef over mashed potatoes.
    The Perfect Slow Cooker Pot Roast
    There is nothing more comforting than a big pot roast with hearty vegetables. This is the easiest, most perfect Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe. The meat literally falls apart and melts in your mouth and requires less than 10 minutes of prep time!
    Check out this recipe
    Air Fryer Steak Bites with Lemon Garlic Butter
    These tender and juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites smothered in Lemon Garlic Butter are so flavorful, and cooked to perfection in under 10 minutes! You will love steak in the air fryer and these simple bites are perfect with veggies and potatoes, over a salad and so much more!
    Check out this recipe
    Air fried steak bites in white plate with serving spoon and fresh parsley on top.

    Vegetarian Dishes:

    Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
    This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is easier than easy! Rich and creamy with your favorite combination of cheeses to make dinner a simple, comforting meal for the whole family. Only about 5 minutes to prep and minimal effort required. The kids will love it even more than Kraft and Velveeta!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy macaroni and cheese shells in clay bowl with chopped fresh parsley on top.
    Simple Pea and Asparagus Risotto
    This simple and delicious Spring Pea and Asparagus Risotto recipe is a great weeknight dinner that packs in spring vegetables. Roasted asparagus adds the perfect flavorful veggies! Full of flavor with parmesan, a touch of butter and white wine. Dinner is comforting and veggie packed!
    Check out this recipe
    White dish with pea and roasted asparagus risotto topped with freshly shaved parmesan.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta
    Simple creamy and so refreshing, this one pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a 20 minute meal that is so effortless. Dinner comes together in just one dish and is full of flavor and even veggies. Serve with fresh bread and a salad and dinner is complete!
    Check out this recipe
    One pot lemon ricotta pasta in bowl with forks.
    Protein Packed Baked Mac and Cheese
    A simple and delicious protein packed macaroni and cheese recipe that is so comforting.
    Check out this recipe
    Protein Mac and Cheese
    Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast
    You will love how quick and easy it is to whip up Air Fryer Chicken Breast that is smothered in thick and sticky BBQ sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes with a crispy outside and so juicy. A simple dinner recipe the whole family will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead view of Air Fryer BBQ Chicken on cutting board.

    Other Serving Options for Brussels Sprouts:

    The above recipes are ways to add a side of Brussel sprouts to your meal. You can most certainly add the veggies to a number of dishes!

    Stir-fries and sheet pan dinners are great options to get the veggies right into the dish.

    • Slice the sprouts super thin or shred them and add them to your favorite pizza. You can also add leftover, cooked brussel sprouts to a pizza.
    • When making either this parmesan chicken or steak sheet pan dinner, sub the veggie for the brussels and enjoy!
    • Add them to a stir fry by slicing them into quarters and cooking right along with the rest of the meat and veggies. This pork teriyaki stir fry is great with brussels spouts!
    • Sauté shredded sprouts for several minutes and toss them with your favorite pasta dish. You can also use halved or quartered by heating them stove top in olive oil over medium high heat for about 10 minutes. Add them to this Easy Chicken Alfredo!

    Enjoy these recipes, and continue to enjoy lots and lots of brussel sprouts!

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