Description

The “Switcher” of Brussels sprout recipes. If you didn’t like them before, they are that convincing.

Ingredients

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2 cups (17oz.) Brussels sprouts; cleaned and halved
1 Tbl. (.5oz.) whole grain mustard
1 Tbl. (.5oz.) maple syrup
1 Tbl. (.5oz.) butter
1 Tbl. (.5oz.) vegetable, olive or grape seed oil
pinch salt & pepper each to taste
4 slices crispy crumbled bacon (optional… as always:)

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Instructions

Brussels Sprout Prep

Put medium pot of water on high to bring to a boil; salt water
Rinse Brussels sprouts
Cut bottom off Brussels sprouts and remove loose outer leaves
Place Brussels sprouts in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until brighter green
Remove immediately and place in bowl of ice bath to stop cooking
Remove from water after a minute and halve each Brussels sprout

Directions

Melt butter & oil in a large flat bottomed saute pan over medium heat
Place one layer of Brussels sprouts cut side down in heated pan for 4-6 minutes or until browned
Once caramelized, remove from heat and toss Brussels sprouts in mustard, maple syrup and optional bacon
Plate and enjoy!

Notes

Brussels Sprouts:
1. Have a large number of thought to be anticancer compounds called sulforaphane.
2. Tend to turn people off because of their smell first BUT that smell is only intensified when over cooked. So don’t dare boil or steam the love out of these beautiful baby cabbages.

Prep Time: 8 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins