Whole30 Steamed Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Butter
Transform your Brussels sprouts into a zesty, Whole30-approved side dish with this Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Butter recipe! Perfectly tender sprouts are elevated with a rich and fragrant lemon ghee sauce, made with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of zest for a bright pop of flavor. This quick and easy recipe—ready in just 20 minutes—celebrates clean eating while delivering big on taste. Ideal for pairing with your favorite protein, it’s a healthy yet indulgent addition to any meal. Whether you’re following Whole30 or simply looking for a delicious veggie side, this dish is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Lemon zest
Instructions
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow or damaged outer leaves. Slice large Brussels sprouts in half for even cooking, leaving smaller ones whole.
Place a steaming basket in a large pot and add enough water to just reach the base of the basket. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the Brussels sprouts to the steaming basket. Cover the pot with a lid and steam for 7-10 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender but still slightly firm to the bite.
While the Brussels sprouts are steaming, prepare the lemon ghee sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, add the ghee and minced garlic. Allow the garlic to cook gently in the ghee for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Remove the sauce from the heat.
Once the Brussels sprouts are done steaming, transfer them to a serving bowl. Pour the lemon ghee sauce over the sprouts and toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite Whole30 main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1271 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 33 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.
