Showing posts with label brussel sprout and corn recipe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brussel sprout and corn recipe. Show all posts

Monday, May 13, 2013

early summer brussel sprouts & corn

One of the best feelings happens when you throw a bunch of ingredients you like and have on hand together and it actually works out, for once. I got one of those great feelings last night when I made this early summer brussel sprouts & corn sides, which is now one of my absolute favorites and a new go-to side dish. Perfect for a summer cookout, an elegant evening in, or just one day of the week.


Ingredients (for 2 veggie-loving adults, or 4 side-portions):
1 lb brussel sprouts
2 ears of corn, kernels freshly cut off of the cob
3 tbs olive oil, divided
1/2 lemons-worth of juice
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
salt & pepper 

Directions:
1. In a large pan heat 1 tbs olive oil over medium-high heat. Cut brussel sprouts in half and add to pan.  Sprinkle with lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and generous pinches of salt & pepper.  
 

2. Shake and stir to coat, continue to shake every so often, to enable a caramelized sear but not an over-cook on one side.
 

3. After about 10 minutes (adding more olive oil as needed), when brussel sprouts are browned, soft on the outside, but a bit hard n crunch on the inside, add fresh corn kernels to the pan.
 
 

4. Drizzle 1 tbs olive oil over the corn, sprinkle with more salt & pepper and stir & shake to fully mix.
 

5. Cook altogether for another 5 minutes, until corn is warm but pops to the bite.
 

 

6. Serve warm & enjoy!

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