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Sweet & Sour Brussels Sprouts

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper PHOTO BY: foodaholic

"Try it. You'll like it ... These cabbage cousins, full of vitamin C, are now at the peak of their season."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup cashew pieces, toasted in a 350-degree oven until golden
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook Brussels sprouts in 2/3 cup boiling water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine oil, syrup, vinegar, mustard. Add Brussels sprouts, cashews, salt, pepper; toss.

FOOTNOTES

  • For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com.
  • Find more recipes, hints and tips from USA WEEKEND.
  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2005 by LillyJ
This was really a great recipe for Brussels sprouts. It's a great change from butter. I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by ACPHIFER
As a brussel sprout lover, I had a hard time eating these. The maple syrup flavor overpowered... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by IBHEZZUR
This was not what I exptected. I love balamic but not on brussel sprouts. I used frozen... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2005 by LDSMOM01
My husband and I loved this recipe, even though we both do not care for brussel sprouts. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by foodaholic
If you don't care for brussels sprouts then take a pass on this. If you happen to really enjoy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by Sherri
Awful. I followed this recipe exactly as written and I just didn't like the flavors. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by CHERIEAMOR
This was horrible the maple was too over powering and they were bitter! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by skw9q7
Great way to introduce my husband to brussels sprouts. Very flavorful. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Sweet & Sour Brussels Sprouts

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 236

  • Total Fat: 15.4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 158mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 5.6g

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