Brussels sprouts with thyme cream


Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
For this recipe, Brussels sprouts are first cooked on the side, then sautéed in a delicious thyme and shallot cream.
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Last modified on: January 26th 2025
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Stage 1 - 15 min.
Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
Prepare 800 g Brussels sprouts.

Stage 2 - 8 min.
Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
Cook in boiling salted water until tender, but not overcooked.

Drain.

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
Prepare and chop 1 shallot.

Stage 4 - 3 min.
Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
In a frying pan over medium heat, pour 3 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, add the shallot, thyme, salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
Add the drained Brussels sprouts and mix well.

Stage 6 - 1 min.
Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
Pour in 250 ml liquid cream, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Stage 7 - 5 min.
Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
Gently thicken to taste, then remove and discard the thyme, check the seasoning, and at the last moment add 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Stage 8
Brussels sprouts with thyme cream
Serve piping hot.
Remarks
This recipe can be adapted to other types of cabbage, or even other vegetables, keeping to the principle of first cooking"à l'anglaise", then adding the thyme and shallot cream.

If you like thyme, don't hesitate to add lots of it.
Keeping: 2 or 3 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe40 RDI=20 %70 RDI=7 %120 RDI=20 %1,560 RDI=80 %6,520 RDI: 80 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %6 RDI=1 %10 RDI=2 %140 RDI=7 %580 RDI: 7 %
Per person9 RDI=4 %20 RDI=2 %30 RDI=5 %390 RDI=20 %1,630 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.85 €
  • Per person : 1.25 €

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