Check the stalks
A small knife should easily pierce the thickest part. Browning alone does not show doneness.
European Recipe
Brussels sprout couscous with hazelnuts
The sprouts cook covered in a pan. Couscous soaks alongside, then both are mixed with nuts and lemon.
Total time
35 min
Calories
543 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Brussels sprouts with grains and crunch
Halved sprouts cook evenly when the stalks are allowed to soften. Couscous needs only a short soak. This recipe makes two plant-based main servings.
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Recipe
Brussels sprout couscous with hazelnuts
Tender Brussels sprouts meet fluffy couscous, crunchy hazelnuts, parsley and lemon.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Wash and trim the sprouts and halve them; quarter large ones. Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the hazelnuts and finely chop the parsley.
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2
Cook the sprouts
Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry sprouts and onion over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add 80 ml water, 2 g salt and pepper. Cover and gently cook for about 10 to 12 minutes until the stalks are tender; add a little water and cook longer if needed.
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3
Soak the couscous
Meanwhile bring the remaining 200 ml water and remaining 1 g salt to the boil. Remove from the heat, stir in the couscous and cover to soak for about 5 minutes following the packet. Fluff with a fork. Adjust water and soaking time if the packet differs.
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4
Mix and serve
Mix couscous with the cooked sprouts, all the pan juices, lemon juice, parsley and all the hazelnuts. Divide immediately between two plates. This makes two plant-based main servings without another side.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Brussels sprout couscous with hazelnuts
Add nuts at the end
This keeps them crunchy. All the nuts are part of the basic recipe.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace hazelnuts with the same shelled weight of roughly chopped almonds. Flavour and nutrition change.
Replace couscous with the same dry weight of bulgur and cook separately following its packet. Water, cooking time and nutrition change.
Nutrition per serving
543kcal
62.4 gCarbohydrates
21.3 gProtein
19.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Brussels sprout couscous with hazelnuts
No. The halved sprouts are browned, then cooked until fully tender with a little water under a lid.
Yes. The stated amount is before soaking. The added water belongs to the recipe and supplies none of the five calculated nutrients.
The basic recipe uses natural chopped nuts mixed in at the end. No extra toasting fat is included.
The dish is served with lemon juice, oil and the pan juices. Extra sauces are not included in the calculation and change the nutrition.
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