Stir Crazy!-Brussels Sprouts With Pears and Hazelnuts

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Brussels Sprouts With Pears And Hazelnuts

 

Recipe By :Susan Jane Cheney

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vibrant Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound small brussels sprouts

1/2 teaspoon salt -- plus more to taste

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 medium bartlett pears -- peeled, cored, and diced

1/4 cup apple cider

pinch of freshly grated or ground nutmeg

1/4 cup chopped toasted and skinned hazelnuts (see

note)

 

Rinse the brussels sprouts. Cut off the stem ends and remove any discolored

outer leaves.

 

Combine the sprouts, salt, and water in a wok over high heat. When the water

comes to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the wok, and

simmer for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to rearrange the

sprouts. When the sprouts are just easy to pierce to the

center with a knife or a sharp-pronged fork, remove the wok from the heat, drain

the sprouts thoroughly, and transfer to a bowl.

Toss with the lemon juice.

 

Add the pears, cider, and nutmeg to the wok. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook,

stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until

the liquid is reduced considerably. Stir in the brussels sprouts and hazelnuts;

heat briefly, stirring. Add more salt if needed and

serve.

 

Note: Toast the hazelnuts for 10 minutes in a preheated 350°F oven. Wrap the

nuts in a towel and rub vigorously to remove their

somewhat bitter-tasting skin—it may not all come off, but no matter.

 

Calories: 144; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Total fat: 4 g; Protein: 3 g; Cholesterol: 0

g; Sodium: 292 mg

 

Source:

" Stir Crazy! "

S(Scanned by):

" KETS on 3/11/01 "

Copyright:

" 1998 "

 

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NOTES : Take care not to overcook these minicabbages! Sweet pears, cider, and

nutmeg wonderfully complement their naturally

assertive cruciferous flavor. Substitute other pear varieties for the Bartletts,

if you’d like.

 

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