Sweet, creamy and delicious, these Brussels Sprouts with Cream and Dates is an easy side dish that’ll wow everyone!
Ingredients
1poundBrussels sprouts, trimmed*
2tbsp.olive oil
½teaspoonsalt
½tspground nutmeg
½tsppaprika
Fresh cracked pepper
¾cupchopped dates
1cupheavy cream
Fresh thyme, finely chopped (garnish
Instructions
Prepare the sprouts by cutting off the bottom and removing the outside edge and any dry leaves, and slice them lengthwise.
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and place the Brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut side down. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, just until a golden color appears.
Season the Brussels sprouts with salt, paprika, nutmeg, paprika, and fresh cracked pepper.
Add the cream and dates and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Lower heat, cover, and simmer, stirring once or twice to redistribute sprouts, until knife tip inserted in center of sprout is almost soft, 5-6 minutes. Don’t overcook the sprouts. The cream will reduce.
Season with a sprinkle of nutmeg, fresh chopped thyme, and more cracked pepper to taste.