Decadent Cream-braised Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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Decadent Cream-braised Brussels Sprouts
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  1. First things first: buy good sprouts. They should feel firm and have tight, shiny-edged leaves. I like to buy medium-size ones, with heads that measure, say, 1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter. You could buy littler ones, if you like, but don’t buy them any bigger. I find that the larger they are, the stronger – i.e. more bitter – their flavor.
  2. First, prep the Brussels sprouts. Trim the stem end of each sprout and pull off any ragged or nasty outer leaves. Cut the sprouts in half from stem end to tip, and then cut each half in half again. Ultimately, you want little wedges.
  3. In a large (12-inch) skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are nicely browned in spots, about 5 minutes or so. I like mine to get some good color here, so that they have a sweetly caramelized flavor.
  4. Pour in the cream, stir to mix, and then cover the pot. Reduce the heat to low or medium low: you want to keep the pan at a slow simmer. Braise until the sprouts are tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a paring knife, about 30-35 minutes. The cream will have reduced some and will have taken on a creamy tan color.
  5. Remove the lid, and stir in the lemon juice. Taste for seasoning, and adjust as necessary. Let the pan simmer, uncovered, for a minute or two to thicken the cream to a glaze that loosely coats the sprouts. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 193.31 Kcal (809 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.78g 24%
Cholesterol 51.2mg 17%
Sodium 154.71mg 6%
Potassium 464.24mg 10%
Total Carbs 11.14g 4%
Sugars 2.36g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 18%
Protein 3.97g 8%
Vitamin C 97.8mg 163%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 65.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.53 Kcal (542 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.57g 24%
Cholesterol 34.3mg 17%
Sodium 103.66mg 6%
Potassium 311.06mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.46g 4%
Sugars 1.58g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.04g 18%
Protein 2.66g 8%
Vitamin C 65.5mg 163%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 43.9mg 7%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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