Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients Our 9 Best Brussels Sprouts Recipes for Any Occasion Slice them, spice them, shave them...you'll be surprised by all the ways to prepare this underrated veggie. By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is a food writer and editor with more than a decade’s experience working on titles such as Food Network Magazine, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping. She is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple and is currently overseeing all food and nutritional content for Well+Good as senior food editor. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 5, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Anna Williams Think you don't like Brussels sprouts? We promise that these tempting, easy-to-make recipes for sides and mains will change your mind. Whether you prefer them roasted with pieces of pancetta, sautéed in sesame oil with ginger and soy sauce, tossed into pasta with Pecorino, or shaved and sprinkled over pizza, there's a Brussels sprouts recipe here for every flavor palette. Remember: When shopping, look for Brussels sprouts that feel firm to the touch. Skip over sprouts that have leaves with holes or appear wrinkly or shriveled. If you spot a few yellowish or dry-looking outer leaves, that's fine, but make sure the leaves look like they're tightly layered. The best tool for prepping your Brussels sprouts is a paring knife—the small blade and lightweight handle give you full control and make removing the stem a breeze. Store them in the crisper drawer of your fridge in an airtight bag and (ideally) consume them within three days of purchasing for optimal flavor. 23 of the Easiest-Ever Eggplant Recipes 01 of 09 Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta and Lemon Anna Williams A crispy Brussels sprouts dish is delicious, but a crispy Brussels sprouts with pancetta? That's heaven. The bacon-like cubes of ham release mouthwatering, umami-flavored fat onto the pan, which gets soaked up by the sprouts as they roast. Usually you'd have to fry Brussels sprouts to get them adequately caramelized, but the pancetta boosts crispiness (and plenty of deliciously rich and salty flavor). Get the recipe. 02 of 09 Spicy Asian Chicken With Brussels Sprouts Con Poulos Pro tip: Make quick work of preparing the sprouts in this recipe by slicing them in a food processor. Once they're sliced, saute them in sesame oil with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar for a deliciously salty-savory companion to chicken and rice. Top with plenty of chopped peanuts. Get the recipe. 03 of 09 Brussels Sprout Pizza With Lemon and Pecorino Brie Passano This seasonal flatbread feeds a crowd, which makes it just as suitable an idea for a family-friendly weeknight main as it is as a starter at your next dinner party. It comes together quickly, but if you'd like to speed up the prep work even more, you can shave Brussels sprouts in your food processor or buy pre-packed shredded sprouts. Get the recipe. 04 of 09 Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pecans John Kernick Chopped pecans add a nutty crunch to the tender sprouts. Get the recipe. 05 of 09 Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes Gentl & Hyers Give this side dish an unexpected sweet spin with roasted grapes. Get the recipe. 06 of 09 Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Raisins Justin Bernhaut Sweet meets savory in this delicious side dish that can be made up to one day ahead. Get the recipe. 07 of 09 Rigatoni With Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts José Picayo Roast the vegetables separately, then toss with the cooked pasta along with grated pecorino and olive oil. Get the recipe. 42 Perfect Pasta Recipes You'll Want to Make for Dinner Tonight (and Every Night) 08 of 09 Maple-Glazed Salmon With Roasted Brussels Sprouts Jonny Valiant A mixture of maple syrup and mustard dresses up salmon fillets. Get the recipe. 09 of 09 Ravioli With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Christopher Baker You can also serve the easy Brussels sprout sauté as a side dish for chicken or pork. Get the recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit