Description
A delicious and healthy side dish featuring Brussels sprouts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, all cooked in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ¾ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker insert with cooking spray or a bit of butter.
- Add the trimmed Brussels sprouts and chopped garlic into the slow cooker.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- Distribute the pieces of butter evenly over the Brussels sprouts.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.
- Once cooked, remove the cover and sprinkle freshly shredded Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Stir to combine and cover for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
- Serve warm and enjoy with your main dish.
Notes
- Choose vibrant green sprouts for the best flavor.
- Fresh garlic adds a robust flavor.
- A heart-healthy fat that enhances flavor.
- Enhances the overall flavor; adjust to taste.
- Adds a hint of spice.
- Used for richness; cut into pieces for even melting.
- Provides a cheesy, savory finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg