Caramelized Onion-and-Pecan Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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Caramelized Onion-and-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

  1. Cut onion in half, and thinly slice. Cut brussels sprouts in half, and cut each half crosswise into thin slices. Place vegetables in separate plastic bags; seal and chill 8 hours.
  2. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add pecans, and sauté 5 minutes or until toasted. Remove pecans from skillet. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until caramel colored. Add pecans and brussels sprouts, and cook about 3 minutes or until heated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2344.65 Kcal (9817 kJ)
Calories from fat 1989.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 221.09g 340%
Cholesterol 122.01mg 41%
Sodium 2453.69mg 102%
Potassium 3015.68mg 64%
Total Carbs 88.18g 29%
Sugars 24.55g 98%
Dietary Fiber 42.72g 171%
Protein 39.45g 79%
Vitamin C 398.3mg 664%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 11.7mg 65%
Calcium 415.5mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 259.36 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat 220.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.46g 340%
Cholesterol 13.5mg 41%
Sodium 271.43mg 102%
Potassium 333.59mg 64%
Total Carbs 9.75g 29%
Sugars 2.72g 98%
Dietary Fiber 4.73g 171%
Protein 4.36g 79%
Vitamin C 44.1mg 664%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 1.3mg 65%
Calcium 46mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 64.5
    Points
  • 67
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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