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Lemony Brussels Sprouts

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.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

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

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.