Low Carb Steamed Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Butter
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Low Carb Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Butter! Perfectly steamed Brussels sprouts are paired with a luscious lemon butter sauce infused with fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of citrusy zest. This quick and healthy dish takes just 25 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Packed with flavor yet light on carbs, it’s a great option for keto and low-carb diets. Serve these tender sprouts alongside grilled chicken, fish, or steak, or enjoy them as a standalone vegetable dish bursting with fresh, tangy aromas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Brussels sprouts
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Trim the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow or damaged outer leaves. Cut larger Brussels sprouts in half for even cooking, if necessary.
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket.
Place the prepared Brussels sprouts into the steamer basket, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender when pierced with a fork but not mushy.
While the Brussels sprouts are steaming, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Remove the sauce from the heat and set it aside.
Once the Brussels sprouts are steamed, transfer them to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the steamed Brussels sprouts and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1289 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 42 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
