STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMONY BROWN BUTTER

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I tried this recipe when I was on a low-carb diet over a year ago. I was surprised at how great these were. They were the tastiest Brussels sprouts I've ever had. I got the recipe from the Atkins website, and I still use it.

Provided by Velouria

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pint Brussels sprout, halved,outer leaves removed,bottoms trimmed
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, grated for rind,then halved

Steps:

  • In a medium pot with tight-fitting lid, set a steamer basket over 1 1/2 inches water.
  • Add Brussels sprouts and steam over high heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add salt& cook, watching carefully, until butter sizzles, browns slightly, and gives off a nutty aroma.
  • Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into the pan and add the zest.
  • Stir in the Brussels sprouts and cook, shaking the pan occasionally until warmed through.

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