⏱ 25 min total

Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme

Name: Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lb Brussels sprouts; ½ shallot (medium) Shallots; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp, leaves Thyme; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt

Per 1 serving · 138 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4.4g
17% of calories
Carbs
14g
52% of calories
Fat
3.7g
32% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme (138 g) has 94 calories, with 4.4 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 3.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (109% DV), Vitamin K (170% DV) and Vitamin B6 (24% DV).

Per 100 g

68cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.7g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C109%
Vitamin K170%
Vitamin B624%
Iron24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber18%
Vitamin E10%
Thiamine14%
Folate (B9)19%
Potassium11%
Phosphorus13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2
Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring, until translucent and lightly golden, 2–3 minutes.
3
Add the halved Brussels sprouts, cut side down, and cook undisturbed until well browned on the cut sides, about 5 minutes.
4
Season with the dried thyme and salt, then toss to combine.
5
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are tender and golden, 5–7 minutes more. Serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (138 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	43 μg	5%
Vitamin C	98 mg	109%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	10%
Vitamin K	204 μg	170%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	24%
Folate (B9)	76 μg	19%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	24 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	57 mg	6%
Iron	2 mg	24%
Potassium	512 mg	11%
Magnesium	31 mg	7%
Phosphorus	91 mg	13%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	0.1 mg	11%
Manganese	0.4 mg	19%
Selenium	2 μg	4%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	7 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Beta carotene	512 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.1 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 94 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

18min
Walking (3.5 mph)
11min
Cycling (moderate)
8min
Running (6 mph)
13min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme?

One serving of Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme (1 serving) has 94 calories, which works out to 68 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 17% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme?

176 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Thyme?

4.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (138 g)

Calories94

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.7g	5%
Saturated fat 0.5g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 176mg	8%
Total carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary fiber 5g	18%
Total sugars 4.2g
Protein 4.4g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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