GINGER BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Ginger Braised Brussels Sprouts image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup chicken stock
40 Brussels sprouts, washed and trimmed
1 1/2 pounds onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a pot large enough to hold all the ingredients, melt the butter in the chicken stock.
Reduce heat, and add the sprouts, onion, ginger and hot-pepper flakes. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, until sprouts are tender but still crisp and bright green.
Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams