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    Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli

    By Lauren on January 9, 2018, Updated April 27, 2021 18 Comments

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    Crisp, tender braised Brussel sprouts with savory flavors drizzle with creamy, bright lemon garlic aioli.

    Crisp tender sprouts, savory pancetta dressed in a creamy bright sauce. Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli are a different approach to classic flavors with a garlicky-lemon twist!

    These shaved sprouts are brought to you via Christmas Eve dinner, where the table was full of tasty foods and surrounded by family. While we are a few weeks past the holidays, it never hurts to think back and be grateful. Grateful for family, delicious food, and new house slippers warmin' up mah toes.

    Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Sorry, random segway, but truth. The other week I was sad, I told my husband I had walked a hole right through the bottom of my favorite house slippers. Also, by 'house slippers' I mean I wear them all the time and bring them to other peoples houses to wear after I take off my shoes. They really should just be called, indoor comfy shoes I suppose.

    But I digress. My husband, master of wit and charm, his response to my hole-y house shoe problem. "You need to get out of the house more."

    Ha. Wait, totally true...but WHY go out of the house when I can live in yoga pants, eat Braised Brussel Sprouts drizzled with the best Lemon Garlic Aioli and wear house slippers?!

    Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Veg on the Reg

    Not one for meal prepping? Me either. I've always been bad at it and the idea of eating the same thing everyday for lunch is completely unappealing to me. However, if you're a leftover lover like myself, we can make these sprouts and enjoy them all week because a little goes a long way when you shave down these little green beauties.

    You can either purchase already shaved Brussel sprouts at the grocery store or use the shaving tool on your food processor. It takes like 2 minutes and you have a bowl of fluffy green goodness. A few minutes in the pan until we're dishing out ultimate Braised Brussel Sprouts.

    Tender and crisp braised Brussel sprouts with pancetta, shallot and garlic.

    Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli

    For this dish, we're calling for the Lauren holy trinity of flavors - pancetta, shallots and garlic. Literally ->insert<- into any dish possible. But if vegetarian is your way of eating or you're just wanting to cut the meat out a little more, you can absolutely drop the pancetta.

    Braised Brussel Sprouts in the pan and a quick spin around the food processor gets us the creamiest sauce to drizzle over the top. A little big of magical mayonnaise, fresh lemon and garlic whipped up for a balance of flavors. Your mouth is going to be so happy!

    Who knew we could make the world a happier place with the power of veggies?

    Cooking for a crowd? Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli are perfect. We love to dish them out with roasted chicken, like this Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken or these Cranberry Walnut Chicken Thighs. But no matter what you serve along side, your shaved and braised Brussel sprouts are sure to shine.

    Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli

    Savory shaved brussel sprouts, golden braised and drizzled with creamy, bright, lemon garlic aioli.  These Braised Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Aioli are an easy side dish that are guaranteed to please.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: braised brussels sprouts, shaved brussels sprouts, vegetable side dishes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Lauren
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    Ingredients

    Braised Brussel Sprouts

    • 9 cups shaved brussel sprouts (about ½ pound)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 ounces diced pancetta
    • 1 large shallot (chopped)
    • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flake
    • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon dry white wine

    Lemon Garlic Aioli

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ½ lemon (zested)
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Using a food processor or small blender, add the mayonnaise, garlic and lemon zest.  Turn on to purée for 30 to 60 seconds, until garlic is finely minced.  Add the lemon juice and purée another 15 to 20 seconds to incorporate.  Set aside.
    • In a large, deep sided skillet heat the olive oil.  Add the pancetta and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.  Stir shallots into the pan pan for 30 seconds before adding the garlic.  Continue to cook the pancetta, shallots and garlic until translucent, about 2 minutes.
    • Add shaved sprouts to the pan, stirring frequently to absorb the oils in the pan.  Season with salt and red pepper flakes.  Once the bottom of the pan starts to brown and sprouts begin to stick, pour ½ cup white wine over the sprouts.  Stir with a wooden spoon scraping the bottom of the pan for 5 minutes or until the wine is absorbed and the bottom of the pan starts to brown again.  Add the final tablespoon of white wine, stir, and turn off the heat.
    • Plate the braised Brussel sprouts and drizzle with the lemon garlic aioli.

    Notes

    Substitutions:
    • Bacon can be substituted for pancetta to add a smokey flavor.
    • Pancetta can be omitted for a vegetarian version.
    • If you can't find shallots, a small yellow onion chopped finely can be substituted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Monica says

      January 15, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      I will going to try. I am so excited!

      Reply
    2. Sara says

      January 15, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      This is my favorite way to eat brussels sprouts! Made this last night and it was awesome!

      Reply
    3. Tina says

      January 15, 2018 at 12:09 am

      Besides the simplicity of this recipe, I LOVE brussel sprouts. My husband can't stand them so he thinks I'm faking it, but how can you? You either love them or hate them, there is no in-between!

      Reply
    4. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

      January 14, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      I'm just now getting into my sort-of-love relationship with brussel sprouts! I am trying to cook with them more, but it's still at baby steps. This version looks really good, and I've pinned it to try

      Reply
    5. Christine says

      January 14, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      Love brussel sprouts! And these look AMAZING. yum!

      Reply
    6. Kate says

      January 14, 2018 at 10:34 am

      What a great recipe! I've never tried anything like this. It sounds delicious!

      Reply
    7. Helene says

      January 14, 2018 at 6:59 am

      oh yum Brussels sprouts with pancetta!! why haven't I tried this before? Yours looks really tempting, I wished my husband would make this for me tonight. I might just show this to him "by accident" =D

      Reply
    8. Cleo @Journey to the Garden says

      January 13, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      My daughter really dislikes Brussels sprouts so I'm hoping this might change her mind!

      Reply
    9. Jenni LeBaron says

      January 13, 2018 at 11:34 am

      I just love brussels sprouts! I can often find them pre-shaved at Trader Joes, but I often pop them whole into my food processor if I can't find them. Your recipe looks fantastic. I love the addition of the lemon garlic aioli!

      Reply
    10. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

      January 12, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      I have never seen shaved brussels sprouts being sold at the grocery store!! I feel like food options in Canada are limited.
      I LOVE brussels sprouts, so this looks perfect for me.

      Reply
    11. Paige says

      January 12, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Yum, looks like a great main course or side dish!

      Reply
    12. Veena Azmanov says

      January 12, 2018 at 6:36 am

      Oh that is interesting I've never had shaved Brussels sprouts. I love the idea. The dressing sounds so good. Always loved aioli so I'know this is my kinda food. Yum

      Reply
    13. Patti says

      January 11, 2018 at 2:25 am

      I had to laugh at Lauren's trinity--pancetta, garlic, and shallots. My husband always says that he can tell when I'm making dinner because he smells the garlic, so we must have similar approaches to meal preparation. I love brussel sprouts and am always looking for a new way to prepare them, and starting your aoli with already prepared mayonnaise is a great way to ensure that it turns out perfect. I can't wait to give this recipe a try.

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        January 12, 2018 at 9:01 am

        Haha! ALWAYS, Patti. My parents are super sensitive to garlic, meanwhile my sister and I put it on everything possible. So funny. I hope you love them!

        Reply
    14. Dominique | Perchance to Cook says

      January 10, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      Oh wow, the flavors here are on point! Ahhh lemon garlic aioli... I can't wait to try this. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Neli | Delicious Meets Healthy says

      January 09, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      What a delicious and easy side dish!! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply

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