Quick and flavorful recipes for instant pot Brussel sprouts. Sprouts are braised in a coconut-based sauce for a great vegan side dish that’s as good as sprouts cooked with bacon or in butter.
Five ingredients less than 30 minutes.
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Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts Ingredients
How To Make Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts (Step by Step)
This recipe is cheating! It’s less than five ingredients in an instant pot. Despite such few ingredients, the flavor is big thanks to the combo of coconut milk and balsamic vinegar. The acidity cuts through the coconut milk fat while the cooking process also concentrates its flavor.
Step 1: Caramelize the onions
Step 2: Braise the Brussel sprouts
Step 3: Serve
Serving Suggestions
We eat these as part of a nightly vegan menu that’s served family-style along with dishes like:
Charred Asparagus with Harissa
Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts Expert Cooking Tips
- Halve the sprouts to give them more surface area for cooking
- Use the best balsamic vinegar you can afford. Aged vinegar adds more complexity of flavor
- Saute the Brussel sprouts to get a nice caramelization
Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can this recipe be made on the stove-top?
Yes this recipe is easily convertible. You can braise in a cast-iron skillet following a similar approach to the instant version. The trick is to cook the ingredients initially on high heat to get that caramelization as well as a reduction of the liquids for concentrated flavor. You can then simmer on low to fully cook the sprouts.
For other delicious Instant Pot recipes, try these:
Instant Pot Collard Greens with Smoked Brisket
Instant Pot White Beans w/ Ham
Instant Pot Brown Stew Chicken
Instant Pot Jerk Chicken Thighs
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Equipment
- instant pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium Red onion sliced
- ½ tablespoon Kosher Salt
- ½ tablespoon Black Pepper
- 4 cups Brussels Sprouts halved
- ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar
- 15 oz can Coconut milk
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot on “Saute” settings and add olive oil once the pan is hot. Add red onions and sauté 2-3 minutes. Season with half the spices.
- Add the sprouts and cook another 2-3 minutes to brown the sprout halves.
- Add the balsamic vinegar cooking 1-2 minutes. Stir the sprouts as needed.
- Turn off the “saute” settings. Add the coconut milk plus remaining spices. Mix well.
- Close the instant pot with lid. Pressure cook on high for 2 minutes then quick release and serve.
Notes
Use the best balsamic vinegar you can afford. Aged vinegar adds more complexity of flavor
Saute the Brussel sprouts to get a nice caramelization
Nutrition
Gloria says
Well if it has the word "dragon" in it, I know it would be a hit with hubby and my grandson. We love brussels sprouts...so even without the dragon part, these would welcomed on the dinner table.
Chef Dennis says
This instant pot Brussel sprouts look soooo perfectly delicious! My wife will surely love a plate of this.
christine says
I love brussels sprouts but I've never made them like this. The coconut milk is such a unique ingredient to me w/ brussels sprouts; I can't wait to see how they turn out with it.
Paige says
Wow! This is a unique idea...wouldnt have thought of coconut milk here, but it definitely looks worth a try!
Denise says
I love Brussel sprouts, and this is a dish filled with delicious flavors, I must give it a try! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
Tara says
I love Brussel Sprouts, but had never cooked them with coconut milk. Wow, the flavor that it added was unexpected! I can't wait to make these for my vegan sister!
Neha says
I love my sprouts with coconut flavor and this recipe looks so so yum! I can't wait to serve it for my lunch.
Jo says
I'm love cooking with my instant pot. I am always looking for new recipes to try in my instant pot. When it's packed with such amazing flavors, I definitely want to try it. Looks so delicious!
Alena says
I haven’t had Brussels sprouts in so long and this recipe instantly changed that! I love how simple you made it to add so much delicious flavor to these Brussels sprouts!
Jamie says
I love the flavor of coconut milk and balsamic vinegar with these brussel sprouts! I set it in my instant pot and it was ready before I knew it. My entire family loved it!
Marwin Brown says
That's great! Glad you all liked it!
Colleen says
I never would have thought to combine coconut with brussels sprouts, but now I'm intrigued and must try!
Eva says
Thank you for including the stovetop instructions to this recipe! May not be as fast as in the instant pot, but the flavours are the same!
Candice says
These brussel sprouts are so tender and delicious! The coconut milk and instant pot make them melt-in-your-mouth textured. We love them, and will be making them again!
Bernice Hill says
Never ever would I have thought to mix Brussels Sprouts with coconut milk but I'm willing to try. They have to be the most experimental veggie out there right now.
Valerie Skinner says
I never thought to put brussels sprouts in the instant pot, but this makes so much sense. I love that they have that browning on top.
Tammy says
Oh! I love this idea for Brussel Sprouts! So unique and sounds delicious...I do love coconut so I will have to keep this in mind next time 😀
Heidy Linn says
This was an awesome recipe for Brussel sprouts, and I will be making these again soon!!! I loved how easy they were to make but so flavorful tasting!! Great instructions. They turned out perfect.
Beth says
We love brussels sprouts in our family but lately they seem to come out chewy in the middle. I am so excited to try this prep method!
Jenny says
Very original recipe, love the combination of flavors. Have never had brussel sprouts that way and am really intrigued to try. Thank you so much!
Jo says
I love the deep color on those brussel sprouts. I must admit I love to use my IP every possible way but never tried cooking brussel sprouts. I'm doing this soon as I get my hands on some fresh brussel sprouts. Looks delicious!
Veronika Sykorova says
I love brussels sprouts, I fell like if people actually gave this vegetable a chance and cooked it a bit differently, they'd like it!