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Lemony Brussels Sprouts

SUBMITTED BY: Trisha Kruse

"'The tangy lemon glaze and toasted almonds make this easy vegetable dish popular at my table,' explains Trisha Kruse from her kitchen in Boise, Idaho. 'It even pleases those who say they don't care for brussels sprouts.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 3.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the brussels sprouts in a microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and cook on high for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring twice; drain. Stir in the butter, lemon juice, lemon peel, salt and lemon-pepper. Sprinkle with almonds.

FOOTNOTES

  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
  • Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with reduced-fat margarine) equals 113 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 263 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN
I didn't have any lemon pepper in the house, but the lemon juice and peel seemed to do the job... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by ccahoon
Ok, I know it's "lemony" but I found the lemon overpowering. I would make it again but try it... MORE


 
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