Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Cayenne Thyme Butter
Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable. I realize I’m waaaay in the minority here, but I love them. Raw, steamed, roasted…anyway you cook them, I’m pretty much guaranteed to love ’em. And this recipe is no exception. While you’re throwing your other veggies on the grill, try trimming your Brussels sprouts and throwing them on there, too.
And while you’re at it, whip up some of this cayenne thyme butter. It’s unbelievable how delicious this is: sweet and spicy and earthy, all in one little package. There’s just enough cayenne to give it a little heat without overpowering; the fat of the butter keeps it from getting too hot. And the thyme! Since I’m sharing my favorites, I’ll go ahead and mention that thyme is my favorite herb. My favorite vegetable and my favorite herb together? Oh, happy day! 🙂
Don’t limit your use of this butter to just sprouts, though. I also spread it on grilled corn-on-the-cob, and it was amazing when I tossed popcorn in it. And who needs garlic butter when you can spread some of this on your baguette? Try it out and share how you used it–I’m sure all of you can come up with about a gazillion other ideas.
I am totally with ya on the fact that brussels sprouts are my favorite veggie too! I don’t think I’ve ever had then any other way that with garlic, salt and butter though. This would be a nice spin on my usual preparation!
I love this cayenne thyme butter and going to smother it on all my veg this summer! Wonderful.
@Annie–Hooray for the sprouts lovers! 🙂 As far as I can tell, there are exactly three of us in the world who think they’re the best veggies. My favorite way–my old standby–is to steam them in the microwave with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Yum!
@Jill–I’m having a blast figuring out all the different veggies I can put it on. 🙂 Hope you’re feeling better!
I love this! I really like brussel sprouts and I love the butter, gorgeous =)
I’m so happy that there are other people who like Brussels sprouts. I come across “haters” all the time, and so I get really excited that other people can understand how awesome this veggie is. 🙂
I used to feed my brussels sprouts to the dog under the table when I was little and now I can’t seem to get enough of them! And grilled with the thyme cayenne butter…oh wow!!
Sarah, the image of you feeding the dog with your veggies just cracked me up! I never fed the dog my Brussels sprouts, mainly because my mom never served them. The first time I remember having them was when I was in my 20s and living with a girl who liked to buy them. I’m pretty sure I would’ve loved them as a kid, though, based on my childhood addiction to broccoli.
I really like brussels sprouts and the thyme cayenne butter sounds fantastic.
Oh grilled brussel sprouts sounds amazing! I am going to have to try it- especially with the seasoned butter. yum
What a great side dish!
@Susie–You should definitely try this. If you like Brussels sprouts, you’ll enjoy this combo.
@Lindsey–I really like grilling them in the summer. Usually, I steam them or occasionally roast them, but grilling really brings out an earthy smokiness in them that makes their flavor soar, IMO.
@Tiffany–Thanks! I feel like it would go really well with a variety of main courses.
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