Caesar Style Brussels Sprouts

As a former Brussels sprouts hater, I’m telling you this recipe will change how you feel about them. How? They aren’t boiled into a pile of soggy sadness which is the source of hate they do not deserve. This version roasts them until the edges are caramelized and slightly crispy, then finishes them with a sharp, tangy Caesar-style dressing. For women in perimenopause, Brussels sprouts are worth considering when your hormones are doing whatever they want and your waistline is ignoring you. A handful of ingredients, one pan, twenty minutes. This is the side dish that converts Brussels sprouts skeptics and quietly does hormone work, too. This pairs well with most roasted or grilled proteins.

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Ingredients

(see printable recipe card down below)

SERVINGS: 4 | Start to finish: 15 minutes

For the dressing:

• 1 tbsp (5 g) shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

• 1½ tsp (7.5 g) Dijon mustard

• 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice

• 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) Worcestershire sauce

• 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) apple cider vinegar

• 2 tsp (5 ml) olive oil

• ⅛ tsp (0.25 g) pepper

For the Brussels sprouts:

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

• 4 oz (113 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise

• ¼ cup (27 g) finely chopped walnuts

Swaps and enhancements for hormones (perimenopause) and insulin resistance

• swap walnuts for almonds

• swap olive oil for avocado oil or coconut oil

• add protein with a soft boiled egg or grilled salmon or chicken to transform it from side dish to a meal

How to Make This

1. In a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil about 1 minute. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until tender with lightly browned edges, stirringly occasionally, about 7 minutes. They should be crisp-tender, not mushy.

2. Add the walnuts and cook another 3 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.

3. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a bowl, pour in the dressing, toss to coat. Serve.

Before You Go

This recipe came out of the same place where I write the rest of this blog: in a vintage RV parked in the woods next to a river, where I write about rebel wellness, fierce confidence, simple living and hormone friendly meals for women over 40 in perimenopause and menopause. If you’re interested to learn more about these topics, read my story  or start here .

If this made meal time a little easier, leave a comment below or a review on the recipe card. Tell me what you swapped or what you added.

Melissa

This recipe was adapted from American Heart Association Cookbook

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Caesar-Style Brussels Sprouts

Servings: 4

Author: Melissa

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, separated
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs or Panko

Instructions

1. To a bowl, add first 8 ingredients, reserving 1 tablespoon olive oil for the Brussels Sprouts
2. In a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil about 1 minute. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until tender with lightly browned edges, stirringly occasionally, about 5 minutes. They should be crisp-tender, not mushy.
3. Add the breadcrumbs and cook another 3 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
4. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a bowl, pour in the dressing, toss to coat. Serve.

Notes

OPTIONAL SWAPS:

• swap the homemade Caesar style dressing for your favorite bottled brand with the least amount of sugar and preservatives. I’m not a fan of bottled dressing, but no judgment: buy the best you can afford.
• swap breadcrumbs for packaged croutons

Nutrition Info

Fat (g)

5 g

Fiber (g)

1 g

Protein (g)

2 g

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