Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds

Name: Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed of ragged or old-looking outer leaves; 4 Tbsps butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 serving Salt and Pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice, fresh squeezed; 59 milliliters toasted slivered almonds

The recipe Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds can be made in around 30 minutes. This recipe makes 6 servings with 334 calories, 7g of protein, and 16g of fat each. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a side dish. If you have lemon juice, slivered almonds, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal diet.

Instructions

Parboil the brussels sprouts: Bring 2 quarts of salted water (1 Tbsp of salt) to a rolling boil.

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Add the brussels sprouts and parboil them for 3 minutes or until just tender. (You could also steam them if you prefer.) They should be almost cooked all the way through (split one in half to test).

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Remove the sprouts with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water for a minute to shock the brussels sprouts and help them retain their bright green color.

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Remove them from the ice water and cut the sprouts into halves.

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Sauté onions, then brussels sprouts:

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Heat 2-3 Tbsp of butter in a large sauté pan on medium heat.

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Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

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Add 2-3 Tbsp more of butter and the brussels sprouts halves. Increase the heat to medium high and cook for several more minutes. Salt and pepper to taste, while the brussels sprouts are cooking.

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