Brussels sprouts are a delicious and nutritious vegetable, perfect for incorporating into various dishes. We start by preparing the necessary ingredients. You will need an optimal amount of Brussels sprouts, approximately 500 grams, which should be washed well under cold running water. Remove the base of each sprout, and carefully take off any outer leaves that appear damaged.
After cleaning the Brussels sprouts, place them in a large container with salted water, then put it on the stove. Let the sprouts boil for about 20 minutes until they become tender but not overly soft. It is important to maintain a crunchy texture, which will add a pleasant contrast to the final dish. Once the boiling time is up, drain the sprouts but reserve 200 ml of the cooking liquid. This step is essential because the water contains valuable nutrients and will contribute to the flavor of the dish.
In a large skillet, add a few tablespoons of olive oil, enough to cover the bottom of the pan. This will add a rich flavor and pleasant aroma. Heat the oil over medium heat, and when it starts to lightly smoke, it’s time to add 150 grams of diced ham. The ham will fry, releasing its flavors and enriching the dish. Let it brown for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it cooks evenly.
Once the ham has turned golden, add the boiled Brussels sprouts to the skillet along with the reserved 200 ml of water. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture simmer on low heat until the water reduces significantly. This process will allow the flavors to combine, and the Brussels sprouts will be infused with the delicious taste of the ham.
When the water has reduced and the dish becomes thicker, turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Now, it’s time to add 150 grams of cheese, diced or grated, which will melt and add a pleasant creaminess to the dish. Stir well to incorporate the cheese and let it melt for a few moments.
The dish can be served warm, as a main course or as a side dish alongside meat. Enjoy your meal!
After cleaning the Brussels sprouts, place them in a large container with salted water, then put it on the stove. Let the sprouts boil for about 20 minutes until they become tender but not overly soft. It is important to maintain a crunchy texture, which will add a pleasant contrast to the final dish. Once the boiling time is up, drain the sprouts but reserve 200 ml of the cooking liquid. This step is essential because the water contains valuable nutrients and will contribute to the flavor of the dish.
In a large skillet, add a few tablespoons of olive oil, enough to cover the bottom of the pan. This will add a rich flavor and pleasant aroma. Heat the oil over medium heat, and when it starts to lightly smoke, it’s time to add 150 grams of diced ham. The ham will fry, releasing its flavors and enriching the dish. Let it brown for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it cooks evenly.
Once the ham has turned golden, add the boiled Brussels sprouts to the skillet along with the reserved 200 ml of water. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture simmer on low heat until the water reduces significantly. This process will allow the flavors to combine, and the Brussels sprouts will be infused with the delicious taste of the ham.
When the water has reduced and the dish becomes thicker, turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Now, it’s time to add 150 grams of cheese, diced or grated, which will melt and add a pleasant creaminess to the dish. Stir well to incorporate the cheese and let it melt for a few moments.
The dish can be served warm, as a main course or as a side dish alongside meat. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
-1kg of Brussels sprouts -200g cheese -150g slightly smoked ham -salt -pepper -olive oil