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Basil Brussels Sprouts

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Our Test Kitchen created this simple side dish that takes advantage of the microwave, so you can focus on the main course. Brussels sprouts are tossed with melted butter, basil, salt and pepper for mild flavor that complements most any entree."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place the brussels sprouts and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine the butter, salt, basil and pepper; drizzle over brussels sprouts and toss to coat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by Carlief   view full review
It smelled great, but it tasted strange. I can't really describe what made it taste that way....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2007 by Amanda from MA CT NJ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used way too much pepper because I had less than 2 lbs brussels sprouts, but the end result...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Snoopy   view full review
A tasty, quick and easy recipe. I took a few days off before Thanksgiving and wasn't sure if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by silverstag21   view full review
These turned out really well actually. I cooked them most of the way in the microwave, then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by SPRINGFIELD   view full review
Great flavor and healthy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2010 by aptseeker25   view full review
Great easy recipe with spices that complement the sprouts very well
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by mdveach   view full review
Very tasty, served these for christmas dinner guests loved them!

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