Sautéed Brussels Sprouts are a quick and easy side dish made with just 5 ingredients including brussels sprouts, garlic, and lemon. Just sauté and toss everything together and be ready to serve it in only 15 minutes.

These keto Brussels Sprouts are a must on your dinner table this fall (especially on Thanksgiving). The whole family love them. Plus, it’s a versatile vegetable that pairs well with everything — chicken, salmon, beef, pasta, rice, and more!

Why You'll Love These Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

• Quick and easy to make. These sautéed Brussels sprouts are so quick and easy to make. It has only five ingredients and requires four simple steps. Plus, it’s ready to serve in just 15 minutes of prep.
• A seasonal side dish. We love to eat seasonally — and get our fair share of brussels sprouts every fall. They’re a stress-free side dish that are perfect with fall dinners on busy weeknights or during the holidays for Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas.
• Naturally vegan and gluten-free. There are no animal-based ingredients in these Brussels sprouts, so you can offer it as a vegan-friendly option to friends and family at dinner parties or potlucks. No substitutions needed!
• It’s keto-friendly. These sautéed Brussels sprouts are a low-carb side dish and all of the additional ingredients (including the olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice) are approved for a ketogenic diet. You need to try this delicious keto side dish.

Ingredient Notes

To make these easy Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• Brussels sprouts - we recommend fresh Brussels sprouts for this recipe, however you can use fresh or frozen sliced brussels sprouts. If using frozen, you may have to increase the cooking time to account for excess moisture released from the sprouts as they thaw.
• olive oil - for sautéing the sprouts. You can substitute this with avocado oil, coconut oil, or butter.
• garlic - fresh garlic has the best flavor that really shines in this dish. If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can use garlic paste or pre-minced garlic if necessary.
• lemon juice - if you don’t have any lemkn juice on hand, you can substitute it for a similar acidic kick like balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.
• salt and pepper

You will also need measuring spoons and a 10-inch skillet.

How to Make the Best Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

1. Cook brussels sprouts. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling hot, about 1 minute. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic. Add garlic and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
3. Serve. Turn off the heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve immediately.

How to Serve

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts is a simple side dish that pairs well with almost entree. Some of our favorite dishes to pair it with are:

• Pesto Whole Chicken
• Stuffed Butternut Squash
• Roasted Pork Tenderloin
• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
• Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Storage and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Allow the sautéed Brussels sprouts to cool to room temperature, the place in an airtight container refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove over medium-low heat until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Spread leftover brussels sprouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours, then transfer into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat

You can reheat them straight from the freezer by sautéing until heated and crisp or baking at 400℉ for 10-15 minutes. You can also air fry leftovers at 400℉ for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.

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