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stir fry brussel sprouts

🥦 Stir-Fry Brussels Sprouts

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced (optional but adds zing)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 –2 tsp honey or maple syrup to balance bitterness
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions

Method
 

  1. Prep the Brussels sprouts: Rinse, trim, and halve them lengthwise. Pat dry thoroughly to help them crisp up.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add Brussels sprouts cut-side down in a single layer (you may need to do this in two batches). Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until browned and crispy on the underside.
  4. Flip and stir-fry for another 3–4 minutes until just tender and caramelized.
  5. Push sprouts to the side of the pan. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar or lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together until the sprouts are coated and the sauce reduces slightly, about 1 minute.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired. Serve hot!

Notes

For extra crispiness, roast the sprouts for 15 minutes at 400°F first, then stir-fry to finish.
Add sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or carrots for a veggie stir-fry mix.
Turn it into a main dish by adding tofu, shrimp, or shredded chicken.
Leftovers reheat well in a hot skillet or air fryer — avoid microwaving to keep them crisp!