See the simple steps below for steaming Brussels sprouts.
- Add enough water to the pot so that it is below the bottom of the steamer basket when it is placed in the pot. Bring the water to a full boil using a high heat.
- Place Brussels sprouts in the steamer basket and place the basket in the pot over the boiling water, making sure no water is coming up through the holes in the steamer. Cover sprouts and cook 10 to 12 minutes.
- Check sprouts before the end of the cooking time to ensure that they do not overcook. Cook the Brussels sprouts until they are tender. Remove steamer basket from the pot and serve while hot.
To find other cooking methods for Brussels sprouts and other cabbage, see
Cabbage Cooking in All About Cabbage.