SPROUTS WITH STICKY SHALLOTS

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Spruce up the humble sprout by serving al denté with sweet onions and crunchy nuts

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
10 shallots , finely sliced
large pinch golden caster sugar
100g raisin
4 tbsp red wine or sherry vinegar
1kg Brussels sprout , trimmed
handful flaked almonds , toasted
pinch paprika (optional)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sizzle the shallots for 5 mins until starting to colour. Sprinkle over the sugar, stir well, then add the raisins and vinegar. Simmer for 5 mins to make a sticky mix, then set aside.
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then tip in the sprouts. Cook for 5 mins, then drain well, add to the shallot pan and toss everything together. Serve scattered with flaked almonds and a sprinkling of paprika, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium