Sweet & Sour Brussels Sprouts Recipe
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Sweet & Sour Brussels Sprouts

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Try it. You'll like it ... These cabbage cousins, full of vitamin C, are now at the peak of their season."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

 

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Ingredients

  • 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

  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 236 | Total Fat: 15.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2005 by LillyJ   view full review
This was really a great recipe for Brussels sprouts. It's a great change from butter. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by rita   view full review
Brussel Sprouts are in season...perfect time to try this! My hubby and I just recently have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2005 by LDSMOM01   view full review
My husband and I loved this recipe, even though we both do not care for brussel sprouts. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by foodaholic   view full review
If you don't care for brussels sprouts then take a pass on this. If you happen to really enjoy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by IBHEZZUR   view full review
This was not what I exptected. I love balamic but not on brussel sprouts. I used frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by ACPHIFER   view full review
As a brussel sprout lover, I had a hard time eating these. The maple syrup flavor overpowered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by Kevin Andrews   view full review
It's pretty good. A bit too sweet for my taste, but would likely appeal to those who don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by skw9q7   view full review
Great way to introduce my husband to brussels sprouts. Very flavorful.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by NEAMOSRU   view full review
Great brussels sprouts recipe. I took one reviewer's suggestion and cooked the sprouts in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by Sherri   view full review
Awful. I followed this recipe exactly as written and I just didn't like the flavors. The...

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