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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40 min.
Easy
4 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: January 26th 2025
800 g Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons 
1 
1 bunch 
250 g 
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
Prepare 800 g Brussels sprouts.
Stage 2 - 8 min.
Cook in boiling salted water until tender, but not overcooked.
Drain.
Drain.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
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.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Add the drained Brussels sprouts and mix well.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Pour in 250 g liquid cream, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
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
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.
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 recipe | 40 RDI=20 % | 70 RDI=7 % | 120 RDI=20 % | 1,560 RDI=80 % | 6,520 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 140 RDI=7 % | 580 RDI: 7 % |
| Per person | 9 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 390 RDI=20 % | 1,630 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.85 €
- Per person : 1.25 €
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