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family friendly brussels sprouts

Recipe by
Mary Ellen Taylor
The Villages, FL

For those who typically frown at the little cabbages, I have found that this recipe is well-received. It is colorful and tasty. The dish is a great side for pork chops.

yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For family friendly brussels sprouts

  • 2 bag
    frozen brussels sprouts
  • 6 slice
    lemon
  • 4 clove
    sliced garlic
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground pepper
  • 1/3 c
    finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    toasted pine nuts or walnuts

How To Make family friendly brussels sprouts

  • 1
    Place Brussels Sprouts in an uncovered saucepan and cover with water.
  • 2
    On stove top, bring water and sprouts to a boil, and cook for three minutes until just fork tender and still bright green.
  • 3
    Drain Brussel Sprouts.
  • 4
    In sauce pan, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic, thyme, nuts, salt, and pepper.
  • 5
    Add cooked Brussel Sprouts and heat through.
  • 6
    Squeeze lemon over Brussel Sprouts and top with Parmesan cheese.
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