When it comes to the Thanksgiving spread, the side dishes always steal the spotlight, and this year, we’re setting a new standard for your holiday table. Say hello to our Garlic Butter Brussels Sprouts elevated with a rich garlic butter sauce made with Lifeway Salted Kefir Butter.
Make The Best Brussels Sprouts with Lifeway Kefir Butter
Kiss boring veggie side dishes goodbye with this elevated holiday recipe. Golden, tender-crisp, and perfectly browned, these sprouts are finished with a decadent drizzle of slow-simmered garlic kefir butter that brings an unmistakable gourmet flavor to every bite. Topped with raw walnuts for crunch and vibrant pomegranate arils that look like festive holiday jewels, this dish effortlessly balances savory, creamy, and bright flavor notes.
This healthy holiday recipe is more than looks and great taste, though. It’s also packed with prebiotic fiber from the Brussels sprouts to support gut health, along with healthy fats and fiber from walnuts, and is rich in antioxidants from the pomegranate arils. Combined with our probiotic kefir butter, these ingredients create a crowd-pleasing recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Learn More About Lifeway Kefir Butter
Lifeway Kefir Butter is a rich, European-style butter made with Lifeway’s signature probiotic kefir cultures. Unmatched in flavor and gut health benefits, it’s a must-have staple for all your holiday recipes. Learn more here.
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health, including vitamins D3, K, and B12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: 30-35 mins Servings: 4-5Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels Sprouts, trimmed
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 cup Salted Kefir Butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 tbsp. raw walnut pieces
- 2 tbsp. pomegranate arils
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the Brussels sprouts in half. Place them in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss until well combined.
- Transfer the Brussels sprouts to the prepared baking sheet and arrange them cut-side down in a single layer.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sprouts are fork tender and the cut sides are lightly browned.
- Add the Lifeway Salted Kefir Butter and garlic to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn't burn. Remove from the heat.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the Brussels sprouts. Garnish with pomegranate arils and walnut pieces. Serve and enjoy!
