Glazed brussels sprouts and carrots

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Brussels sprouts
8 ounces Carrots; cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup Water
1 teaspoon Sugar
½ teaspoon Canola oil
¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Source:Quick & Healthy Cooking from Prevention, October,1995.

In a saucepan over high heat, bring Brussels sprouts, carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 5-8 minutes. Drain off water and return pan to heat. Add sugar, oil, nutmeg and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until vegetables are glazed, about 1 minute.

Servings: 4

Per Serving: 78 calories, 1.3 g fat (13% of calories), 0 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 6.7 g dietary fiber. Variation: Replace sugar with honey.

Notes: Cooked Brussels sprouts have as much Vitamin C and iron as broccoli.

Tips: For mild flavor and maximum nutrition, cook them until they're just tender.

Posted to TNT Recipes Digest by "Cynthia" <babycakes@...> on Mar 5, 1998

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