Braised Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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Caraway, onion, bacon and chicken broth dress up these wonderful brussels sprouts.—Yvonne Anderson, New Philadelphia, Ohio

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Braised Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Trim brussels sprouts and cut an X in the core of each. Place 1/2 in. of water in a large saucepan; add sprouts. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain.
In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the broth, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated.
Drain brussels sprouts. Add sprouts and bacon to onion mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 91 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 260 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Braised Brussels Sprouts in Taste of Home December/January 2003, p12