Shaved Brussel Sprouts

Name: Shaved Brussel Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12oz fresh brussel sprouts; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or ghee); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

These simple Shaved Brussel Sprouts make an easy side dish for any weeknight dinner or as a fun addition to your next breakfast! No matter how you serve these crisp shaved brussel sprouts, the whole family is definitely going to love them!

The best recipe for shaved brussel sprouts.

The Best Shaved Brussel Sprouts

We have shaved fresh brussel sprouts to create a shaved brussels sprouts salad, but sometimes you need an easy side dish that only takes 15 minutes to pull together. All you need are some simple ingredients, like olive oil, salt, and pepper. It is on of our favorite vegetables and this is our favorite way to cook these classic brussel sprouts, even the kids like them! That’s a win-win in our book!

And if you are looking to dress-up your brussel sprouts a bit, you have to try our Brussel Sprouts Au Gratin! They are next level and can even be added to your next holiday table!

Ever Made a Brussel Sprout Salad?

If you love brussel sprouts as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Brussel Sprout Salad + Citrus Vinaigrette!

What You Will Need

whole brussel sprouts – you should be able to find these in the produce section of your local grocery store.
olive oil – option to sub with avocado oil or ghee, but you just need a little bit to prevent the pan from drying out and help with the roasting process!
kosher salt & black pepper – simple seasonings that are always a must!

How To Make Shaved Brussel Sprouts

The first steps to making this easy side dish recipe is to prepare all of the fresh brussel sprouts. Simply grab a sharp chef’s knife and cutting board to cut off the bottom of each brussel sprout and then remove the outer layers.

Two hands peeling the outer leaves of a brussel sprout off after the stem was removed.

Now continue cutting with a knife or use a mandoline slicer (use cut resistant gloves) to cut each sprout into thin shavings.

Two images showing a hand with a protective glove sliding a brussel sprout over a mandoline.

Once you have all the raw brussels sprouts shaved, it is time to cook them! Option to give them a quick rinse in a salad spinner before cooking.

Brussel sprout shavings in a large glass bowl.

Bring a nonstick skillet to a medium-high heat, drizzle in the olive oil, and then add the shaved sprouts to the hot pan.

Brussel sprout shavings in a large cast iron pan.

Once the shredded sprouts are in the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper or any other seasonings you want to add. Mix occasionally until they become charred.

Fully cooked brussel sprout shavings in a large skillet.

Close-up shot of crispy brussel sprouts in a pan with a wooden spoon.

Best Ways To Serve Shaved Brussel Sprouts

There are so many great ways to enjoy these crispy shaved brussel sprouts! Here are just a few of our favorites:

simple side dish – this is the perfect side dish that would be great to serve with some grilled steaks, a whole roasted chicken, oven baked pork chops, or smoked lamb chops! A great addition to make a full meal for your next busy weeknight dinner or a holiday dinner.
breakfast – fresh veggies can be enjoyed at any meal, including breakfast! These actually go really well with some eggs and a side of bacon or homemade breakfast sausage.
shaved brussel sprouts with bacon – who doesn’t love bacon!? Ditch the olive oil and cook the bacon in a large skillet. Drain off some of the excess grease and then cook the shaved brussel sprouts right in the same pan. Option to chop the cooked bacon and toss it back in or serve them next to each other, but that added flavor is so good!

Shaved brussel sprouts on a plate with smoked lamb chops and couscous salad.

Shaved brussel sprouts on a plate with bacon and eggs.

Recipe FAQ

What are some nutritional benefits of brussel sprouts?

This little green vegetable is a good source of vitamin K, C, and A. Plus, they have lots of fiber, folate, maganese, and antioxidants! They taste delicious and are good for you!

Other seasoning options for shaved brussel sprouts:

We kept this recipe simple with just a little salt and pepper on these raw sprouts, but you can easily add so many different seasonings! We love adding fresh garlic or garlic powder, paprika, turmeric, a splash of lemon juice or lemon zest, maple syrup for added sweetness, or red pepper flakes for a little kick of heat!

How to cook shaved brussel sprouts?

There are a variety of different ways to cook shredded brussels! In the recipe card, we explain how to cook them on the stovetop. But another great way to cook them is in an air fryer or on a flat-top cooking surface, like a Blackstone.

Pinterest image for shaved brussel sprouts.

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