BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds image

Brussels sprouts are so healthy, but coming up with a recipe that pleases a crowd (especially a teenager) can be a challenge. Well, challenge heard, received, and won! This will become one of your go-to weeknight sides. It's easy, healthy, and delicious!

Provided by A Healthy Life For Me

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened, divided
¼ cup Spanish Marcona almonds
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ lemon, zested
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Fill a saucepan with 1/2-inch water and bring to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, cover, and cook until easily pierced with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat until melted. Add almonds and garlic clove; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard garlic clove.
Stir lemon zest, salt, and pepper into almonds; add to bowl of Brussels sprouts.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add bread crumbs; stir until evenly coated and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add to bowl of Brussels sprouts.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over Brussels sprouts; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 217.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g