Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    10 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    30 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

Cacio (cheese) and pepe (pepper) is a Roman dish prepared with pasta but it’s equally delicious with veggies like Brussels sprouts.

Recipe tags: garlic base, easy difficulty, lunch, vegetarian, roast

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Garlic Base
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Directions

  • 1

    Melt butter and oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook Brussels sprouts, cut side down, for 8 to 10 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir in cream and Roasted Garlic Base; bring to simmer.

  • 2

    Reduce heat to medium; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.

  • 3

    Remove from heat; toss together Brussels sprouts, Parmesan and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chives.

Tip: Substitute broccoli for Brussels sprouts if desired.