Braised Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Thyme - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Braised Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Thyme is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Laraine Perri If your sprouts aren’t equivalent in size, for larger Brussels, cut to a half size for even cooking.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound medium Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts to pan, cut side down; cook 2 minutes, without stirring. Add shallots to pan; toss to combine. Cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup stock to pan; cover partially, and cook 3 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons stock, mustard, and honey in a bowl; stir into sprout mixture. Sprinkle with thyme. Cook 1 minute, stirring well.
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Grapes: Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add 1 pound trimmed and halved medium Brussels sprouts to pan, cut side down. Cook 3 minutes, without stirring. Stir in 1 cup seedless red grapes and 1 tablespoon minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock; cover partially, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon unsalted chicken stock; simmer 1 minute. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 109; FAT 3. 3g (sat 1. 9g, mono 0. 8g, poly 0. 3g); SODIUM 221mg
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Cider and Bacon: Cook 2 slices center-cut bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; discard drippings. Add 4 teaspoons canola oil and 1 pound trimmed and halved medium Brussels sprouts to pan, cut side down. Cook 2 minutes, without stirring. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock and 2 tablespoons apple cider; cover partially, and cook 3 minutes. Crumble bacon over top. Stir in 2 tablespoons apple cider and 1 tablespoon light cream; simmer 1 minute. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 123; FAT 7. 7g (sat 1. 6g, mono 3. 3g, poly 1. 5g); SODIUM 221mg
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Garlic: Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 ounce diced Spanish chorizo; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 pound trimmed and halved medium Brussels sprouts to pan, cut side down. Cook 3 minutes, without stirring. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock; cover partially, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in chorizo. Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 127; FAT 7. 6g (sat 1. 7g, mono 4. 6g, poly 0. 9g); SODIUM 245mg

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braised Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Thyme good for PCOS?

Yes, this Braised Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Thyme recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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