Best Pureed Brussels Sprouts Recipes

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast iron or similar sturdy bottomed skillet over medium high for 4 minutes. Add the oil. As soon as the oil is hot and shining (but before it starts smoking), swirl to cost the pan, then add the halved Brussels sprouts. Shake the skillet a little and prod them so that as many as possible are cut-side down. Let sit completely undisturbed for 5 to 8 minutes, until they develop a dark, tasty, caramelized sear.
• Add the salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the Brussels sprouts. Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are browned all over and just turning tender the inside, about 6 to 8 additional minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, then the pine nuts or almonds. Let the residual heat of the skillet toast the nuts, stirring them very often so that they toast evenly on all sides and do not burn (if they aren't toasting, return the skillet to low heat). As soon as the nuts are toasted, transfer the sprouts to a serving plate and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Enjoy hot.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS PURéE

Steps:

• Steam the brussels sprouts until tender but not soft, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
• When the sprouts are just cool enough to handle, slice in half and pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Heat the cream until almost boiling and add to the sprouts with the butter. Process until smooth. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, blend well and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve warm.

BRUSSELS SPROUT PUREE

Steps:

• Trim tough stems from Brussels sprouts. With a knife, mark base of each brussels sprout with a shallow "x." Remove about 25 large outer green leaves; set aside.
• In pot of boiling salted water, cook Brussels sprouts until just tender but still bright green, 6 to 8 minutes. Strain, and transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
• Blanch reserved leaves in pot of boiling water, until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain; transfer to bowl of ice water. Drain; reserve. Transfer sprouts to food processor.
• Heat cream and butter in saucepan over low heat until butter has melted. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg; add to sprouts. Process until combined. Transfer to serving bowl. Arrange reserved leaves around edge of bowl.

SAUTEED SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Place the Brussels sprouts in the feed tube of the food processor fitted with a large slicing disc. (There is no need to core them.) Process the Brussels sprouts until they're all sliced.
• Place the butter and olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan and heat it over medium heat. Add the sliced Brussels sprouts, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and saute them, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 5 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, season to taste, and serve hot.

HOW TO COOK BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Tip the sprouts into a pan and add a couple of cm water and a pinch of salt - a large pan works better so they're not piled up too high. Cover and bring the water to the boil, turn down to a simmer and cook with the lid on for 3- 5 mins depending on size.
• Test with a sharp knife to see if they are cooked through. If not, cook for a little longer and test again.
• Drain and tip the sprouts into a bowl. Serve with a knob of butter, if you wish.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS PUREE

Steps:

• Trim tough stems from brussels sprouts.
• With a knife, mark base of each brussels sprout with a shallow"x".
• Remove about 25 large outer green leaves; set aside.
• In pot of boiling salted water, cook the brussels sprouts until just tender but still bright green, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Strain with a slotted spoon and transfer to ice water bath to stop cooking.
• Blanch the reserved leaves in the pot of boiling water, until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Strain; transfer to bowl of ice water.
• Drain; reserve.
• Transfer sprouts to food processor.
• Heat cream and butter in saucepan over low heat until butter has melted.
• Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg; add to sprouts.
• Process until combined.
• Transfer to serving bowl.
• Arrange reserved leaves around edge of bowl.

SPRUITEN PUREE (PUREE OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS)

Steps:

• Trim and wash Brussels sprouts.
• Cook until tender in salted water.
• Press Brussels sprouts through a sieve or whirl in a blender. Or place in food processor and pulse till coarsely chopped if you would like some texture.
• Add 1 teaspoons.
• salt and the nutmeg.
• Stir in cream.
• Reheat if necessary, and serve with chicken or fish.
• Makes 4 servings.