This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These sauteed Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish!

brussels sprouts cooking in a skillet

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe

It’s about time I found a Brussels Sprouts recipe I truly truly love. I fought against trying them for so long because of this idea that “nobody likes brussels sprouts”. I was never even forced to eat them as a child! But as I delve more and more into the food blogging world, these healthy little beauties are hard to ignore. People just rave about them, so I had to give them a try.

Of course, if I’m going to try something, then I’m going to add cheese. That’s a given! Trying Brussels Sprouts for me meant mixing in blue cheese crumbles, freshly sliced pear, and toasted walnuts. I couldn’t just try them with salt and pepper. I needed to dress them up, and I was NOT disappointed.

This Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe has quickly become one of our favorite holiday side dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter! It’s so good, I promise it will change your mind about this vegetable.

Stop avoiding brussels sprouts and start adding this amazing vegetable to your dinner table. This recipe is filled with cheese, pears, walnuts, and and my new favorite veggie!

brussels sprouts, blue cheese, and walnuts, in a skillet

sauteed brussels sprouts in a skillet

What’s the best way to cook Brussels Sprouts?

There are so many ways to cook this veggie, but I think sauteed brussels sprouts might be my favorite! You can roast them in the oven, fry them, steam them, or even boil them. You can even get shaved brussels sprouts and eat them raw. But for me, the stove is the best way to cook them.

They’re quick, easy, and SO delicious. I especially love the flavor combination in this simple side dish recipe. The crunch from the toasted walnuts pairs beautifully with the creamy blue cheese and bright fresh pear.

How to Saute Brussels Sprouts

This brussels sprouts recipe is so easy! You can prep, saute, and have them ready in just about 15 minutes. That makes it an awesome side dish for any meal.

  1. Start by toasting the walnuts in the skillet over medium heat, then set them aside.
  2. Heat oil in that same skillet, then add the brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and let them cook for 7 minutes.
  3. Next, add the walnuts, pears, and lemon juice, and cook uncovered for about 3 minutes.

Now remove them from the heat, add the blue cheese crumbles, and serve while they’re still warm. Simple as that!

close up on brussels sprouts in a skillet

pan filled with brussels sprouts

Brussels Sprouts with Blue Cheese, Pear, and Toasted Walnuts

There is so much to love about this sauteed brussels sprouts recipe. For one, this is quite possibly the easiest side dish I have ever made. I LOVE easy recipes. It’s kind of my thing. I couldn’t believe that making these literally meant cutting them in half and putting them in a pan. That’s IT. I mean…really? Well I guess you do have to chop up the pears and toast the walnuts…but those are simple steps as well. If I can make this recipe, you can too!

They’re also healthy. It’s never a bad thing when a delicious and easy recipe also just so happens to be good for you. Brussels Sprouts for the win! Who knew? I have a feeling you’re going to be making this often once you give it a try.

saute pan with brussels sprouts, walnuts, and cheese

Thanks for giving everyone’s most hated green a try with this sauteed Brussels Sprouts Recipe. Let’s give brussels a new reputation! There’s so much to love about them!

See the recipe card below for details on How to Make Brussels Sprouts with Pear, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts. Enjoy!

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Recipe Card

Brussels Sprouts with Pear, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts

4.59 from 17 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin
 This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts Pear and Blue Cheese Roasted Brussels Sprouts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs (ha!) beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish!
This Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts is our favorite way to dress up a healthy side dish. These Brussels Sprouts are unique and so full of flavor. The pear pairs (ha!) beautifully with the blue cheese and toasted walnuts, making sure even the pickiest eater want to eat their greens. Such a great holiday side dish!
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp walnuts chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts halved
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 pears sliced and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Heat walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly toasted. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Without stirring, cook covered for about 7 minutes.
  • Uncover and add walnuts, pears, and lemon juice; stirring to reveal the caramelized brussels sprouts. Continue cooking for about 3 more minutes.
  • Take off of heat and add blue cheese crumbles. Serve warm.

Video

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 264mgPotassium: 609mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1005IUVitamin C: 100.7mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you make this? Leave a comment!

AROUND THE WEB: Looking for more healthy Easter side dishes? Our blogger friends have the right idea with these recipes; Vegan Green Bean Casserole, Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites, and Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries!

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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MelodyCallon
MelodyCallon
December 24, 2021 4:45 pm

So I don’t have pears or walnuts so will try honey crisp apples and pecans. Think it will be fabulous 🤞🏻 We do love Brussels sprouts. Will let you know

Last edited 2 years ago by MelodyCallon
Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
December 29, 2021 10:23 am
Reply to  MelodyCallon

I am sure it was amazing!

Paula
Paula
November 6, 2019 10:50 am

What kind of pear do you recommend and should it be totally ripe or under-ripe?

Jenna
Jenna
May 3, 2015 2:02 pm

I love plain roasted brussels sprouts, but pears and bleu cheese are my favorite go to ingredients so I can’t wait to try this, thanks Becky!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
May 7, 2015 1:41 pm
Reply to  Jenna

Yay! Hope you love it Jenna! Thanks for stopping by :)

Brussels Fan Jacob
Brussels Fan Jacob
November 12, 2014 9:49 am

I think I’ve found my dinner for today. :) Is this meal good with mozzarella too?

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 12, 2014 10:39 am

I haven’t tried it with mozzarella but I bet that would be fantastic! I’m always a fan of adding cheese. Thanks for stopping by!

KAREN
KAREN
October 10, 2014 7:50 pm

Made these tonight – what a wonderful mix of tastes and textures. This will be back on my table for sure. Thanks for the recipe.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 11, 2014 1:09 pm
Reply to  KAREN

I’m so glad you loved it! Thanks so much for saying hi!

Lisa
Lisa
September 26, 2014 11:07 am

Brussel Sprouts are a tough sell in our house, but I may be able to make it work with pears and blue cheese. That sounds nice:)

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 26, 2014 11:23 am
Reply to  Lisa

Thanks Lisa! The pears and blue cheese helped me to ease my way into brussels sprouts world :) lol. Thanks for stopping by!

KAREN
KAREN
September 23, 2014 6:13 pm

No way am I waiting for Thanksgiving. Brussels sprout and pears just went on my market shopping list.

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 23, 2014 6:26 pm
Reply to  KAREN

That is awesome!! I hope you love them! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

Ashley
Ashley
September 21, 2014 7:33 pm

Yessss. I am obsessed with brussels sprouts! This sounds awesome with the pear and blue cheese!

This coming from the person who wouldn’t touch them up until a few years ago. I swore I hated them from childhood – even though I’m pretty sure I was never even given them to try! haha

Suzanne @ Flour Arrangements
Suzanne @ Flour Arrangements
September 20, 2014 5:38 pm

I thought I didn’t like brussels sprouts until I gave them another try recently! So pleasantly surprised! This recipe looks delicious! Can’t wait to make it!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 21, 2014 9:38 am

Thanks Suzanne!! I can’t wait to try other ways either. I was missing out! THanks for stopping by :)

Thalia @ butter and brioche
Thalia @ butter and brioche
September 20, 2014 4:45 pm

I’m glad I’m not the only one that likes brussels sprouts. Definitely need to recreate the recipe, the pear and blue cheese is a perfect way to kick up the flavour of the sprouts!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 21, 2014 9:38 am

Thanks Thalia! Can’t go wrong with cheese :)