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Brussels Sprouts with Almonds

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Yield
Servings
Prep time30 minutes
RegionItaly

Description


Brussels Sprouts with AlmondsThis easy veggie dish is one way to add a healthy cruciferous vegetable to a weeknight dinner. 

The sprouts are steamed or boiled, and then dressed with almonds and lemon zest and topped with toasted bread crumbs. Its Italian name is the rather imposing Cavolini di Bruxelles con le Mandorle.

Ingredients

12ozBrussels Sprouts (trimmed)
4TButter (Unsalted)
1⁄4cSlivered almonds
1clvGarlic (crushed)
1eaLemon (zest of, chopped)
1tBread Crumbs

Instructions

  1. Boil or steam the Brussels sprouts until tender.
  2. While they cook, saute the garlic and the almonds in butter until the garlic starts to brown.
  3. Discard the garlic and add the lemon zest and breadcrumbs; toast the bread crumbs.
  4. Drain the Brussels sprouts and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle the seasoned almond-lemon-breadcrumb mixture over them and serve hot.
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