Last Updated on September 21, 2026 by Deliciously Organic Editor
Brussels sprouts with lemon and hazelnuts is an easy, nourishing side dish that’s perfect for the holidays!
Brussels sprouts contain goitrogens which can inhibit the uptake of iodine into the thyroid (which creates low thyroid hormones) so simmering for 8 minutes helps reduce these levels and as an added bonus, it also removes the bitter flavor.
A bit of browning, some ghee, lemon and crunchy hazelnuts fill this side dish with nutrients and flavor (remember it’s good to eat butterfat with vegetables so your body can properly assimilate the nutrients).
The other evening when I was prepping dinner, my daughter said, “Oh yay! Brussels sprouts!”. I laughed to myself, never having dreamed I’d hear a kid express excitement over this vegetable. If my kids can love it, so can you! 🙂
PrintBrussels Sprouts with Lemon and Hazelnuts
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons ghee (click here for an easy homemade recipe)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/4 cup crispy hazelnuts (I used this method to dehydrate the nuts) (omit for nut-free)
Instructions
- Place brussels sprouts in a medium-size pot and cover with water. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and bring pot to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes. Drain. Coarsely chop the brussels sprouts. Melt ghee in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add brussels sprouts and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sprouts begin to turn golden brown. Remove from heat, spritz with lemon juice and sprinkle with hazelnuts. Serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 6
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I really like brussels sprouts with lemon-great flavor combo! This looks like a beautiful side dish!
I bought brussels sprouts yesterday on the stalk…they’re so much fresher that way! Now if I can find some hazelnuts…
These look like a great side dish. We love brussel sprouts here, especially with some nuts. I made a dish at Thanksgiving of brussel sprouts with pomegranate and chestnuts and it was the biggest hit.
I love the idea of pomegranate and chestnuts!
Do Brussels sprouts come organic? I have never seen them. Do you just buy regular Brussels sprouts?
I can buy organic brussels sprouts when they are in season. Regular brussels sprouts work well too, but of course, I recommend using organic. 🙂
Brussel sprouts is probably the only veg I shy away from, but with a recipe like this, I just might like them! 😉
I love sprouts!
I love sprouts and I am love with simple recipes like this one.
I agree. Brussels are the kind of thing that takes some mindful cooking to create something worth cheering about. Beautiful recipe. Looks like I need to get a slow cooker!
Love them sprouts & hazelnuts too!
Carrie- I have a real “thing” for Brussles Sprouts! I LOVE them. THis recipe looks amazingh
I’ll have to go check out your ghee recipe. I’ve never heard of that… but whatever it is, I want it! I <3 Brussels sprouts!
Can I substitute something for the hazelnuts? I’m allergic to them
Walnuts would make for a nice substitution.
How about cashews? The cashew is a seed, not a nut.
Allergic to walnuts too, any other options?
The texture of the hazelnuts compliment the Brussels sprout quite well! Is there a place you can recommend to buy ghee from?
You can purchase it at most health foods stores or make it yourself (it’s really simple!): https://deliciouslyorganic.net/how-to-make-ghee-clarified-butter/