How To Make Brussels Sprouts Taste Delicious

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🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

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🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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Start by discussing the ingredients needed for the recipe: Brussels sprouts, cranberries, sweet Vidalia onion, chicken bouillon powder, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and butter.

Mention that frozen Brussels sprouts are preferred for their milder taste compared to fresh ones.

Slice the Brussels sprouts in half and show what they should look like after slicing.

Coat the bottom of a pan with a small amount of vegetable oil, enough to cover it without frying the sprouts.

Place the Brussels sprouts cut side down in the hot pan and let them cook without disturbing them to achieve a nice char.

Discuss the importance of cooking the Brussels sprouts until they have a golden brown color, indicating good flavor.

Mention that seasoning should be done at the last moment to prevent burning, especially garlic powder and chicken bouillon.

Add cranberries to the Brussels sprouts while they are cooking for color and sweetness.

Slice the sweet Vidalia onion into thin slivers to add flavor later in the cooking process.

Once the Brussels sprouts are golden brown on one side, add the sliced onions to the pan.

Add butter at the end of cooking to enhance flavor without burning it, creating a slight creamy sauce.

Season the dish with chicken bouillon powder, salt, and pepper at the end for optimal flavor.

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