Best Caramelized Onion Pecan Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Caramelized Onion-Pecan Brussels Sprouts image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 8h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup broken pecans
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cut Brussels sprouts in half; cut each half crosswise into thin slices. Place sprouts and onion in separate resealable food-storage plastic bags; seal bags. Refrigerate 8 hours.
In large heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook pecans in butter 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Remove from skillet.
Add onion to skillet. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramel colored. Add Brussels sprouts and toasted pecans. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sprouts are tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg

Caramelized Onion-(Sometimes Bacon)-And Pecan Brussels Sprouts image

Provided by JC in Texas

Categories Onions

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion
1 lb Brussels sprout
1/4 butter
1 cup pecan pieces (or crisp bacon)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cut onion in half, and thinly slice.
Cut brussels sprouts in half, then cut each half into thin pieces. Chill the onion and brussels sprouts in separate bags for 8 hours.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add pecans, and saute 5 minutes or until toasted. Remove pecans. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until caramel colored. (We even burn some of the onions.).
Add pecans and brussels sprouts, and cook about 3 minutes or until heated. Salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 303.2, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 2.9