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:)
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
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120