Brussels Sprouts With Pearl Onions Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PEARL ONIONS, ALMONDS & CURRANTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, toast the almonds over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden brown, about 6 min. Place nuts in a small bowl and set aside. Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 tbsp (15 mL) of butter to skillet. Add pearl onions, cut side down, and cook until golden-brown, about 3 min. Place in a large bowl and set aside. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) of butter to skillet, add half the Brussels sprouts, cut side down, and cook until golden-brown, about 5 min. Place in bowl with onions. Repeat for remaining Brussels sprouts.
• Add chicken broth, currants and marmalade to skillet and cook, stirring, 1 min. Add onions and Brussels sprouts back to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are tender and coated with marmalade glaze, about 5 min. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle almonds overtop and gently toss.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute bacon until it renders its fat and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• To the fat remaining in the pan, add Brussels sprouts. Let them sit in the hot pan without stirring for 2-3 minutes, until they are nicely browned. Turn over and repeat.
• Add pearl onions, butter and wine. Cover and cook about 15 minutes. Return bacon to pan and add red wine vinegar. Season to taste.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA & PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Toss Brussels Sprouts with olive oil and season liberally with kosher salt. Roast in oven until sprouts are bright green and tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
• While sprouts are roasting, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and cook pancetta until browned, about 8 minutes.
• Add the pearl onions and garlic, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until onions caramelize and are tender.
• Add the roasted sprouts to the saute pan. Toss well with the pearl onions and pancetta, adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

MAPLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium low heat; cook onions, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes until tender and golden.
• Add brussels sprouts and 1/4 cup of water; increase heat to high, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in maple syrup; cook, uncovered and stirring, for 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and brussels sprouts are tender and coated.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, PEARL ONIONS AND CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add broth and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until onions are tender, 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook fresh Brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. (Or cook frozen Brussels sprouts according to package directions.) Rinse with cold water. Drain.
• Add chestnuts to onions, cover and simmer until chestnuts are tender, about 4 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover onion mixture and Brussels sprouts separately and refrigerate. Reheat onion mixture before continuing.) Add Brussels sprouts to onions. Boil until Brussels sprouts are heated through and liquid is syrupy, about 4 minutes. Season vegetables with salt and pepper and serve.