Mom's Brussels Sprouts Recipe
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Mom's Brussels Sprouts

By: POO642 
"A slightly sweet sauce with walnuts will even have children asking for more."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
11 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 7 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 8 ounces walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the Brussels sprouts. Return to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until sprouts are tender. Drain.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, walnuts, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Cover, and cook on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the walnuts are warm. Pour over the cooked Brussels sprouts to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 326 | Total Fat: 28.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by trishthedish725 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
If you use fresh brussels sprouts, and cut them into 1/4's and stir fry them in a little olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2010 by Jen   view full review
This is a really good, healthy side dish! I steamed fresh brussels sprouts, which I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by Kenike   view full review
Pretty good and tasty, but a bit too sugary. Believe it or not, a little bit of water helps...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by LAUREN007   view full review
Wow, I never would have thought that brussel sprouts could actally taste this great! This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2007 by YOOHOO422   view full review
Way too Bizarre! I made this last night and my kids asked for seconds. I have always liked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by bon apetite   view full review
I'm not a huge brussels sprouts fan but these were quite tasty. I liked the contrasts between...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by AMMYBUG   view full review
Pretty yummy! I didn't add the walnuts, because I hate nuts, but the butter/brown sugar combo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Carole   view full review
I made this for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit. Evereyone raved how good they were. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by SWEETJAM   view full review
I love brussels sprouts. What I didn't like about this recipe was the allspice and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Elisa Sue   view full review
Still not a fan of brussel sprouts, but this brought me one inch closer than any other recipe.

 

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