Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Recipe


Submitted by critterkeeper

Makes 3 servings


healthy veggie side dish...get anyone to eat brussels.

Ingredients
18 Brussels sprouts
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
6 tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
  1. Prepare the brussel sprouts by peeling off 2 to 3 of the dark outer leaves; trim stem ends.

  2. In a Dutch oven or 12" skillet heat the sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan occasionally to heat sugar evenly.

  3. Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat and cook until sugar begins to turn brown.

  4. Add butter; stir until melted.

  5. Add the vinegars.

  6. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

  7. Add the water and salt.

  8. Bring to boiling; add the sprouts.

  9. Return to boiling; reduce heat.

  10. Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.

  11. Uncover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sprouts are coated with a golden glaze, stirring occasionally.

  12. Keep warm until serving.

Categories

Vegetables, Side Dish, American, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving, Boil, Simmer, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 190.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
184
Calories from Fat
72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.0g
12%
Saturated Fat
3.9g
19%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
278mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates
28.0g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4.3g
17%
Sugars
20.3g
Protein
3.9g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 161%
Calcium 5% Iron 9%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B
  Good points
  • High in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
  • Very high in sugar
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