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Sesame Brussels Sprouts

By: Melanie DuLac

"'I love brussels sprouts,' says Melanie DuLac of Worcester, Massachusetts. 'Prepared this way, they're nicely seasoned and get a bit of crunch from sesame seeds.'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
1 1/4 cups water, divided
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the brussels sprouts in 1 cup water and bouillon for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain and keep warm. In the same pan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic and remaining water until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add sprouts and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One 1/2-cup serving (prepared with reduced-sodium soy sauce) equals 88 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 1,008 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable.