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
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: January 26th 2025
2 litres 400 ml Brussels sprouts
9 tablespoons 
3 
3 bunches 
750 ml 
3 tablespoons 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 2 litres 400 ml 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 9 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 750 ml 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 3 tablespoons 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 | 100 RDI=40 % | 180 RDI=20 % | 150 RDI=20 % | 2,440 RDI=120 % | 10,220 RDI: 120 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 90 RDI=5 % | 390 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 8 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 200 RDI=10 % | 850 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 11.50 €
- Per person : 1.00 €
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