I can’t believe another week has gone by already. Time just seems to be whizzing past these days; between work, taking care of all the pets and plants, and finishing up the living room remodel (aaaalmost done painting the trim), I’m so exhausted by the time Jeremy comes home from work that all I want to do is curl up in the cool basement and watch Netflix until I fall asleep. The intense heat Oregon is experiencing this summer is depleting my will to cook lengthy meals, lest I leave the oven on too long and heat up the house more than it already is. But ordering out due to heat-induced laziness always makes me end up feeling even more lethargic.
So, when Green Giant approached me about developing some savory recipes with their new Sautés, I was all in. It allowed me to carve out some time for Jeremy and I to cook together in the kitchen as sort of a weeknight date night, but kept the cooking process short enough that we didn’t get too hot gathered near the stove. I caramelized a bit of yellow onion in butter, then sautéed their bacon brussels sprouts in the same pan with a bit of sherry vinegar, brown sugar, and flake sea salt. Then I quickly tossed everything together with a bit of fresh thyme from the garden, and leaned my head over the pan to take it all in. Ohhhhh, the smell. And the taste was even better. The caramelized onions added a rich sweetness to the dish, and the sherry vinegar added just the right amount of tang, while the Brussels sprouts added their deep and earthy flavor to the mix, and the fresh thyme ended it all on a bright note. And the bacon…well, we all know how tasty bacon is.
Making this as a couple really helped allow us to slow down a little and enjoy cooking together again, and if you’re interested in putting together your own weeknight date night, you are in luck! The kind folks over at Green Giant want you to try their new Sautés range and have put together a giveaway for you to do so, hurray! The gift basket includes one Calphalon 12-inch non-stick fry pan, one wooden sauté paddle, one set of love birds salt-and-pepper shakers, one set of “His” and “Hers” aprons, and two “try free” coupons to try new Green Giant Sautés. To enter, use the rafflecopter giveaway below. Best of luck, everyone!
Sautéed Sherry Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Fresh Thyme
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 packages Green Giant Sautés Bacon Brussels Sprouts
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon flake sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and stir to coat in the hot butter. Allow them to cook in the pan until very lightly golden and they start smelling a bit sweet, about 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
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Add the olive oil to the pan and then add the frozen Brussels sprouts, taking care not to add the spice or bacon packets. Cover the pan and allow them to cook for 10 minutes.
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Remove the cover and raise the heat to medium high. Add the sherry vinegar, brown sugar, sea salt, onion powder, and black pepper and stir to coat the Brussels sprouts in the mixture. Allow them to cook until they start turning a slightly olive shade of green, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Add the onions and the bacon bits to the pan and continue cooking until the onions are a deep rich gold and the Brussels sprouts are a deep olive green, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, toss with the fresh thyme, and serve.
I love brussel sprouts. No one else in my family does though.
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I'm a big fan of quick-sauteed collard greens with crushed red pepper — so different from slow cooked collards and super tasty!
I love sauteed kale with coconut milk, peanut butter and curry spices! Looooooove.
I love sauteed kale with coconut milk, peanut butter and curry spices! Looooooove.
Spinach + olive oil with pine nuts! Yuum.
Oh my gosh, these look so dang good. I love me some Brussels sprouts. My most recent sauteed addiction is beet greens with garlic and balsamic. Feta, too, if the rest of the meal isn't already covered in cheese. 🙂
Brussels sprouts are definitely one of my favorite vegetables!
LOVE sautéed brussel sprouts… this looks yummy 🙂
Girl, you and Jeremy need to come cool off at the Tumbleweed Farm tent. We'll feast on venison (from the deer we'll hunt) and drink copious amounts of white wine to chill off with. Obviously if you still have leftovers of this rad little number will feats on it too! xoxo
I just love brussle sprouts, especially baked in the oven!! But sauteed with bacon actually sounds pretty great too!
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I love sautéed courgette – a Turkish friend once made me aubergine, courgette, and other yummy things sautéed and it was delicious!
mushrooms..of all kinds mixed
I love sauteed green beans with garlic, sea salt and olive oil with a finish of fresh squeezed lemon juice.
I love sauteed brussels sprout the best, and chard too!
I love sauteed Brussels as well! I crave them with a touch of maple.
Gorgeous photos, Eva! <3
This looks delicious! I just wish they offered a non-bacon option!
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Mushrooms with thyme, allspice, and butter. So amazing!
Those sautéed Brussels sprouts look delicious I'm definitely going to make those this week. I love sauteed mushrooms, edamame sautéed with garlic, sautéed asparagus and peas with butter and honey……..
I LOVE sherry vinegar! This recipe sounds fabulous :). Beautiful photos as always!
I love cooking brussels sprouts and diced sweet potatoes in a pan with bacon, onions, and some seasonings 🙂 so yummy!
I love sautéed vegetables… especially mushrooms!
I love sauteed green beans with sweet onions and bacon. I can't wait to try this recipe as well! 🙂
My favorite sautéed dish is brussels sprouts with caramelized onions.
Super simple. Mushrooms, shallots, garlic, parsley. Amazing.
A good idea to add the fresh thyme to the Brussels sprouts. Definitely going to try that next time!
I like sautéed mushrooms
Any dish with sautéed onions and garlic makes me happy, but lately I am especially into sauteeing veggies to turn into pasta sauce.
I'm really into sauteed mushrooms rights now, but I'm always, always into sauteed greens like chard and spinach!
mushrooms with butter and garlic
I love garlicky sauteed spinach — plenty of garlic, butter, salt, freshly cracked pepper, and a pinchful of red pepper flakes!
Pancetta, shallots, mushrooms to pair with steak or top a burger with.
¡Fantástica receta! Fácil de elaborar y con un resultado delicioso. Gracias por compartirla con todos/as.
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When I think about brussels sprouts I think about Christmas…let's try them in August! 🙂
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I like to saute asparagus and mushrooms — together or separately!
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¡Fantástica receta! Fácil de elaborar con buenas fotos y un resultado delicioso. Gracias por compartirla con todos/as.
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I couldn't agree with you more. It seems this summer has completely whizzed by us. While I will be missing the warm weather and amazing fruit that summer brings. . .I am looking forward to fall fruits and veggies. This dish is the perfect example of this. I can't wait to curling up in front of the fireplace with a bowl of these little beauties.
YUM!! I've always been a huge fan of brussels sprouts! Beautiful pictures as always!
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