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Mom's Brussels Sprouts

SUBMITTED BY: POO642 PHOTO BY: Elisa Sue

"A slightly sweet sauce with walnuts will even have children asking for more."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  11 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by LAUREN007
Wow, I never would have thought that brussel sprouts could actally taste this great! This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by Kenike
Pretty good and tasty, but a bit too sugary. Believe it or not, a little bit of water helps... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by bon apetite
I'm not a huge brussels sprouts fan but these were quite tasty. I liked the contrasts between... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by twobeads
These were DELICIOUS. Even without the walnuts. My husband LOVED them, and my five year old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2007 by YOOHOO422
Way too Bizarre! I made this last night and my kids asked for seconds. I have always liked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Elisa Sue
Still not a fan of brussel sprouts, but this brought me one inch closer than any other recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by Jenelle D
I'll put it this way - I could actually eat the sprouts without gagging which doesn't happen... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by AMMYBUG
Pretty yummy! I didn't add the walnuts, because I hate nuts, but the butter/brown sugar combo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by cstank
Perhaps it was my lack of observance while microwaving, but my walnuts clumped a bit. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by EJsMommy
This was good. I cut them in half so they would soak up more of the sauce. I think it may be... MORE

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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Lansing, Michigan, USA
Living In: Whitmore Lake, Michigan, USA
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Nutritional Information
Mom's Brussels Sprouts

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 380

  • Total Fat: 32.8g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 189mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.2g
  • Protein: 9.4g

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