The Best Crispy Brussels Sprouts

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Bring a pot of water to a raging boil.

Add a handful of kosher salt to the boiling water.

Trim and halve the brussels sprouts, then add them to the boiling water immediately.

Set a timer for 6 minutes (or 4 minutes for smaller sprouts).

Once the timer goes off, drain the brussels sprouts fully.

Spread the drained brussels sprouts on a kitchen towel and pat them dry.

Heat a heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add a combination of olive oil and ghee.

Once the oil is warmed, add the brussels sprouts to the skillet, searing them until golden on one side.

Flip the brussels sprouts over and season with salt and black pepper.

Optionally, add a squirt of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before serving.

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