PECAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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Your family will eagerly eat their vegetables when you serve this dish. Crunchy pecans are a nice contrast to the tender brussels sprouts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

12 ounces fresh or frozen brussels sprouts (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons water
1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Trim bussels spouts and cut an x in the core of each. In a microwave-safe dish, combine the brussels sprouts and water. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender; drain. Add the pecans, butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.