Spruced-Up Sprouts Recipe

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“Crunchy chestnuts and earthy thyme stand up beautifully to tasty brussels sprouts.” They're buttery and delicious, and go great with just about any chicken dish. Agnes Ward - Stratford, Ontario

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Spruced-Up Sprouts Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
2 cups water
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Place the brussels sprouts, water and bouillon in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Stir in the water chestnuts, butter, seasonings and sugar; cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until butter is melted and water chestnuts are heated through. Stir in lemon juice. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 87 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 193 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Spruced-Up Sprouts in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p61