Sautéed Brussel Sprouts and Shitake Mushrooms with Truffle Oil
Author Notes: Brussel sprouts and shitake mushroom pair up with garlic and soy sauce to create a rich and addictive flavor combination that promises to win over the most adamant crucifer-hater. Finished with a drizzle of truffle oil, the rustic brussel sprout is elevated to an elegant side dish. - TasteFood
Serves 2-4
- 1 pound brussel sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound shitake mushrooms, ends trimmed, thickly sliced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white truffle oil
- Wash and trim brussel sprouts: Cut off ends and remove any discolored outer leaves. Cut brussel sprouts in half, top to bottom. Keep any small brussel sprouts whole.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add brussel sprouts and sauté until they begin to color, 3 minutes.
- Add shitake mushrooms and garlic. Sauté until mushrooms begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup chicken stock and cook, stirring, over medium heat until stock evaporates.
- Add remaining stock in increments, stirring, until brussel sprouts are crisp-tender.
- Add soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
- Add salt to taste (remember the soy saucee will also add salt) and pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Drizzle with truffle oil and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Best Brussel Sprouts
Tags: fall, Holidays, savory, Vegetables




over 1 year ago CarolynS
Made this last night for dinner, with a minor tweak -- substituting freshly grated parmesan cheese for the soy sauce and truffle oil. Just lovely, this recipe is a keeper.
over 3 years ago Oui, Chef
I love the look and sound of these.