Stovetop Charred Lemon Brussels Sprouts

5 from 1 vote

This easy stovetop side dish can be made in just a few minutes and pairs well with nearly any main dish!

Course Vegetable Side

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 6

Cook Time 5

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 81kcal

Prep your product: wash brussels sprouts; remove stems and then slice in half. Zest the lemon before slicing in half and juicing. Depending on the lemon, you will likely need about 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
Bring a skillet (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Once hot, add ½ a Tablespoon of oil of choice and swirl around. Add the brussels sprouts in an even layer, sliced/flat side down. (You may need to do this in 2 batches - my pan holds about 12ish oz of Brussels sprouts.) Let this cook for 30-60 seconds.
Sprinkle Brussels sprouts with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Add the water and immediately cover with a lid. Set a timer for 2 minutes and let these Brussels sprouts steam. They should become bright green and tender.
After 2 minutes, remove the lid and evenly distribute the lemon zest and juice (more to taste). Let this cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, or until the sprouts are lightly charred on the bottom, then stir to combine. Feel free to add a little more water or oil here if needed.
Remove from skillet and sprinkle with more lemon zest, juice or other seasonings and serve.

My cast iron has hot spots, so when I check my sprouts, I always check on in the hot spot (middle), and one in a colder spot (near the edge).
This is a pretty quick process once you start, so I recommend prepping your Brussels and your lemon before starting. You can also do this in batches if needed
I love to serve these as a super simple side veggie side dish that comes out so perfectly every time!