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Published June 15, 2010, 06:00 AM

CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

If you’re one of those people with an acquired taste for brussels sprouts, try this recipe.

By: Herald Staff Report,

If you’re one of those people with an acquired taste for brussels sprouts, try this recipe.

Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

2 teaspoons butter

1 cup chopped onion

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

8 cups halved and thinly sliced Brussels sprouts (about 1½ pounds)

½ cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1½ tablespoons sugar

1½ teaspoons salt

8 teaspoons coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in brussels sprouts, saute 2 minutes. Add broth and sugar; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in salt. Sprinkle with pecans.

Yield: Serves 8.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 79 calories, 3 grams fat (1 gram saturated), 3 grams protein, 12 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 3 milligrams cholesterol, 461 milligrams sodium.

Grab more food tidbits at the Chef Jeff blog at GrandForksHerald.com.

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