Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Bright green sprouts cooked until just tender and tossed in butter with a little nutmeg.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
6 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 600g Brussels sprouts, trimmed
  • 40g butter
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Cut a small cross in the base of each sprout, or halve larger ones.

  2. Boil in salted water for 5 to 6 minutes until just tender.

  3. Drain well and return to the warm pan.

  4. Add the butter, nutmeg and lemon juice and toss until glossy.

  5. Season and serve straight away.