Fancy Brussels Sprouts
This is a simple and tasty way to dress up brussels sprouts for the holidays. The parsley, sugar and crisp water chestnuts make the sprouts fresh tasting and festive looking.
-Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- 2 pints fresh brussels sprouts or 4 cups frozen brussels sprouts, thawed
- 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, parsley, sugar
- and salt if desired to a boil. Add brussels sprouts. Bring to a
- boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
- Drain; add water chestnuts and butter and heat through. Yield: 6
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (prepared with margarine and without salt) equals 67 calories, 2 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 34 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.