{"id":2413,"date":"2023-06-15T18:39:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T18:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/?p=2413"},"modified":"2023-06-15T18:40:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T18:40:20","slug":"steamed-brussels-sprouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/steamed-brussels-sprouts\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Select, Prep & Steam Brussels Sprouts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The key to tender, sweet, and healthy Brussels sprouts is to steam them because it\u2019s a gentler cooking process, and you get to keep more nutrients compared to roasting or frying. Use our timing methods below to learn how to properly steam Brussels sprouts and prevent overcooked, mushy sprouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Pick Brussels Sprouts At The Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The first step in getting plump and tender Brussels sprouts is picking ripe and sweeter-tasting veggies at the grocery store or farmers market. It\u2019s better to steer away from super large (more than 1 \u00bd inches in length) Brussels sprouts because they will have a rubbery texture and bland flavor. Stick to smaller-sized sprouts that keep their shape when squeezed. Smaller Brussels sprouts are often sweeter in taste and firmer in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily find bagged, whole Brussels Sprouts in the grocery store; however, we prefer picking them out of the fresh produce section one by one because you can pick similar-sized sprouts for even cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Prep And Wash Brussels Sprouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From our experience, we like to purchase whole Brussels sprouts removed from their stalks because they\u2019re easier to transport than giant stalks. It\u2019s also sometimes difficult to cut the Brussels sprouts from the stem. Unless you\u2019re cutting them directly from the farm, they don\u2019t have much difference in taste as long as you follow our size and texture requirements above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tools To Steam Brussels Sprouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You only need a pot, steamer, lid, and tongs to steam Brussels sprouts. We used a metal steamer for this recipe, but you can also use a bamboo steamer\u2013we\u2019ve tried both, and there isn\u2019t a difference in timing or the amount of water needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Water To Use To Steam Brussels Sprouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We use a 2-quart pot and about two inches of water to steam Brussels sprouts. You want to ensure that the bottom of the steamer is not touching the water (otherwise, your Brussels sprouts will also touch the water and boil in the water). Two inches will be enough water to boil the water and create enough steam during the cooking process without needing to add more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long To Steam Brussels Sprouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Steaming Brussels sprouts can take 3-8 minutes, depending on how you prepare them and their size. Here is a quick guide on steaming times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n