Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Bitter Orange Glaze

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A vibrant side dish featuring caramelized Brussels sprouts accented by a tart and slightly bitter orange glaze that balances sweetness with a hint of citrus bitterness. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Brussels sprouts, bitter orange juice, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim and halve 1 lb Brussels sprouts, then rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the Brussels sprouts cut side down along with 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 6-8 minutes without stirring until the cut edges are deep golden brown and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the Brussels sprouts carefully and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for another 4 minutes until tender.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in 1/3 cup bitter orange juice and 2 tbsp honey, stirring gently to coat the sprouts; simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and clings to the Brussels sprouts.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve warm, enjoying the contrast of caramelized sweetness and citrus bitterness.

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