BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLE

Brussels Sprouts with Apple image

To dress up plain brussels sprouts, Travis Flack of Seminole, Florida adds apple, bacon and a little fresh thyme to steamed sprouts then simmers for a tasty accompaniment to almost any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium red apple, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Steps:

Place brussels sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain. Remove bacon to paper towels. Add the apple, thyme and brussels sprouts to skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges