Best Walnut Brussels Sprouts Recipes

CRANBERRY-WALNUT BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Place Brussels sprouts in pan, cut side down; cook 4-5 minutes or until bottoms are browned., Add cranberries and water; cook, covered, until Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in walnuts; cook and stir until water is evaporated. Stir in vinegar.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blanch brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for 30 seconds; drain and immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Spin in a salad spinner to dry leaves (or pat dry with kitchen towels). DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Wrap in a kitchen towel, transfer to a resealable plastic bag, and chill.
• Crush 2 1/2 tablespoons walnuts with a rolling pin or the side of a knife; set aside. Melt butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add shallot and crushed walnuts; cook, stirring frequently, until shallot softens, about 2 minutes. Whisk in vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Remove vinaigrette from heat; season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to a container, cover, and chill. Let vinaigrette come to room temperature before serving.
• Place brussels sprouts and radicchio in a large bowl. Pour walnut vinaigrette over brussels sprouts mixture and toss to coat well. Transfer to a serving dish. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese over. Sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining walnuts. Drizzle with walnut oil.

WALNUT BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Steam Brussels sprouts until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Set them aside.
• Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet over high heat, cook the walnuts, shaking skillet occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, marjoram and pepper. Cook until onion just softens, 2 minutes. Add reserved sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes. Add wine; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until sprouts are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer to serving bowl; toss with reserved walnuts.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUT OIL

Steps:

• In a serving bowl combine the butter, walnut oil, parsley and chives. Set aside.
• Trim brussel sprouts.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add sprouts and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return sprouts to pan over low heat. Cook briefly, stirring until all water has evaporated.
• Transfer sprouts to serving bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Toss until butter melts and sprouts are coated with seasoning.

HONEY WALNUT BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cook sprouts in boiling water to desired tenderness.
• Drain sprouts.
• While sprouts are resting comfortably in a collander, melt butter with honey in a saucepan.
• Stir in walnuts.
• Return sprouts to pan and stir to coat with sauce.
• Salt to taste and serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, WALNUT, AND RICOTTA SALATA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Toss the Brussels sprouts, walnuts, olive oil, and lemon juice together in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• 2. Shave or crumble the ricotta salata over top; toss and serve.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH A BACON, MUSTARD AND WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Toss the Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons of the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread the Brussels sprouts out on the baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice during the cooking process, until tender and charred in spots, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the bacon to a medium saute pan and render over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the walnuts, garlic, shallots and a pinch of salt. Cook until the bacon is crispy, being careful not to burn the walnuts. Stir in the vinegar, honey and mustard with a fork. Whisk into the bacon fat until emulsified. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl, add the bacon mixture and toss well. Serve.