There are not many vegetables I don’t enjoy, however brussel spouts have never been my favorite. Ever since I was little, every Thanksgiving and Christmas there is a big pot of brussel sprouts on the table. I don’t know who started this tradition, probably my mom, but my sisters and I always had to have 3 brussel sprouts. It was the worst part of the meal and I always dreaded brussel sprout time. I used to spend most my meal scheming as to how I was going to get rid of my 3 brussel spouts this time. One year it was shoved into my mashed potatoes, another year I just removed layer after layer of each till there was nothing left of it, and I’m pretty sure a plant was involved one year. I just find them very bitter and doesn’t add taste to anything you pair it with.
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Well to my surprise, I can say now I actually like brussel sprouts. I must be getting older beacuse I bought brussel sprouts on my own account and promised I would try something new to see if I could like them. I found this recipe on a weight watchers blog called Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes which swears that if you don’t like brussel sprouts, after this recipe you will. I decided to put it to the test. It was truly amazing but the oil and garlic really take the bitterness out and add flavour that you would never imagine. It’s something different and a very nice added touch to a plate with bangers and mash. Tip: If you are trying to keep healthy substitute pork sausage with turkey sausage and instead of mashed potatoes try a cauliflower puree. My Dad almost didn’t even notice the difference!
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Size: about 1/2 cup • Calories: 82 • Points: 1 ww point
* 1 lb Brussels Sprouts (outer leaves removed and washed)
* 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 shallot, minced
* kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Finely shred the brussels sprouts after thoroughly washing. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil. Add shallots and sauté about 2 minutes, add garlic and saute until golden. Add brussels sprouts, salt and pepper and sauté on medium-low for about 4-5 minutes.
Simple and Healthy! What more could you ask for during holiday season!
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