Lemon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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The younger the sprouts, the more delicate the flavor is in this recipe. This is a great side dish and colorful when garnished with lemon curls and a little thinly sliced sweet onion.

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Lemon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons chopped onion
4-1/2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Directions

Cut an “X” in the core of each brussels sprout. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the brussels sprouts, onion, water and oil. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 73 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Lemon Brussels Sprouts in Reminisce Extra November 2010, p49