Sausage and Sprouts Dish Recipe
Melissa is a certified food scientist with over 20 years in the food industry. New food development and matching are her specialties.
This low-budget meal is an easy go-to on those nights that lack preparation.
Brussel sprouts contain a wealth of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. They can be flavorfully combined to share the center, not just the side, of a dish.
Cook Time
| Prep time | Cook time | Ready in | Yields |
|---|---|---|---|
15 min | 20 min | 35 min | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 12 oz link sausage, thinly sliced (pork and venison used here)
- 1 package or ~ 1 lb brussel sprouts, thinly-sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, medium-sliced
- 1 medium granny smith apple, cored, thinly-sliced
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- to taste salt and pepper
- serve over grain, (mushroom couscous used)
- as needed olive oil
Instructions
- In a large fry pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion and saute, turning occasionally for 3 - 4 minutes or until the sausage browns slightly.
- Add the sprouts and apple, salt and pepper. Continue to saute 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, vinegar, and water. Toss 1 - 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cover. Let sit 5 - 10 minutes.
- Serve over your choice of grain or bread. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
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Comments
Lena Durante from San Francisco Bay Area on May 31, 2017:
Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. I often cook mine with a little apple cider vinegar, so I know the apple combination is good. And with pork? Perfection.
