GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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"This is my all-time favorite vegetable recipe! Even people who don't think they like brussels sprouts really love it. I like to serve it all year long." Joan Braun - Lakewood, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
1/2 cup fresh baby carrots, halved
1 cup pecan halves
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place brussels sprouts and carrots in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pecans and chili powder in butter for 2 minutes. Drain vegetables; add to pecan mixture. Stir in the maple syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until brussels sprouts are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.