FAST LEMONY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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"The tangy lemon glaze and toasted almonds make this easy vegetable dish popular at my table," explains Trisha Kruse from her kitchen in Boise, Idaho. "It even pleases those who say they don't care for brussels sprouts."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place Brussels sprouts in a microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and cook on high for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring twice; drain. , Stir in the butter, lemon juice, zest, salt and lemon-pepper. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges