By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 23, 2018
This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These sauteed Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish!
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe
It’s about time I found a Brussels Sprouts recipe I truly truly love. I fought against trying them for so long because of this idea that “nobody likes brussels sprouts”. I was never even forced to eat them as a child! But as I delve more and more into the food blogging world, these healthy little beauties are hard to ignore. People just rave about them, so I had to give them a try.
Of course, if I’m going to try something, then I’m going to add cheese. That’s a given! Trying Brussels Sprouts for me meant mixing in blue cheese crumbles, freshly sliced pear, and toasted walnuts. I couldn’t just try them with salt and pepper. I needed to dress them up, and I was NOT disappointed.
This Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe has quickly become one of our favorite holiday side dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter! It’s so good, I promise it will change your mind about this vegetable.
Stop avoiding brussels sprouts and start adding this amazing vegetable to your dinner table. This recipe is filled with cheese, pears, walnuts, and and my new favorite veggie!
What’s the best way to cook Brussels Sprouts?
There are so many ways to cook this veggie, but I think sauteed brussels sprouts might be my favorite! You can roast them in the oven, fry them, steam them, or even boil them. You can even get shaved brussels sprouts and eat them raw. But for me, the stove is the best way to cook them.
They’re quick, easy, and SO delicious. I especially love the flavor combination in this simple side dish recipe. The crunch from the toasted walnuts pairs beautifully with the creamy blue cheese and bright fresh pear.
How to Saute Brussels Sprouts
This brussels sprouts recipe is so easy! You can prep, saute, and have them ready in just about 15 minutes. That makes it an awesome side dish for any meal.
- Start by toasting the walnuts in the skillet over medium heat, then set them aside.
- Heat oil in that same skillet, then add the brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and let them cook for 7 minutes.
- Next, add the walnuts, pears, and lemon juice, and cook uncovered for about 3 minutes.
Now remove them from the heat, add the blue cheese crumbles, and serve while they’re still warm. Simple as that!
Brussels Sprouts with Blue Cheese, Pear, and Toasted Walnuts
There is so much to love about this sauteed brussels sprouts recipe. For one, this is quite possibly the easiest side dish I have ever made. I LOVE easy recipes. It’s kind of my thing. I couldn’t believe that making these literally meant cutting them in half and putting them in a pan. That’s IT. I mean…really? Well I guess you do have to chop up the pears and toast the walnuts…but those are simple steps as well. If I can make this recipe, you can too!
They’re also healthy. It’s never a bad thing when a delicious and easy recipe also just so happens to be good for you. Brussels Sprouts for the win! Who knew? I have a feeling you’re going to be making this often once you give it a try.
Thanks for giving everyone’s most hated green a try with this sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe. Let’s give brussels a new reputation! There’s so much to love about them!
See the recipe card below for details on How to Make Brussels Sprouts with Pear, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts. Enjoy!
You’ll love these other brussels sprouts recipes!
- Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
- Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Bacon
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 tbsp walnuts chopped
- ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
- ▢ 1 pound brussels sprouts halved
- ▢ pinch salt and pepper
- ▢ 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- ▢ 2 pears sliced and chopped
- ▢ 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly toasted. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Without stirring, cook covered for about 7 minutes.
- Uncover and add walnuts, pears, and lemon juice; stirring to reveal the caramelized brussels sprouts. Continue cooking for about 3 more minutes.
- Take off of heat and add blue cheese crumbles. Serve warm.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
AROUND THE WEB: Looking for more healthy Easter side dishes? Our blogger friends have the right idea with these recipes; Vegan Green Bean Casserole , Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites , and Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries !
Brussels Sprouts with Pear, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp walnuts chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound brussels sprouts halved
- pinch salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 pears sliced and chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly toasted. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Without stirring, cook covered for about 7 minutes.
- Uncover and add walnuts, pears, and lemon juice; stirring to reveal the caramelized brussels sprouts. Continue cooking for about 3 more minutes.
- Take off of heat and add blue cheese crumbles. Serve warm.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
