If you like using your crock pot for side dishes, this is one to try! If you want to make it even easier, pick up a balsamic glaze at the grocery store and you can even skip the part on the stovetop.
Balsamic Brussel Sprouts in the Slow Cooker
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place brussels sprouts into slow cooker. Stir in olive oil and season with salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes. Top with butter.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours.
- To make the balsamic reduction, add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer and reduce by half (it takes around 6-8 minutes), then set aside and let it cool.
- Serve brussels drizzled with balsamic reduction and topped with Parmesan cheese.