[recipe] Fancy Brussels Sprouts

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Here is a great way to jazz up regular brussels sprouts.

 

Fancy Brussels Sprouts

 

1 cup water

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt, optional

2 pints fresh brussels sprouts, halved or two packages (10 oz each) frozen

brussels

sprouts, thawed

1 can water chestnuts, drained and diced

1 Tbs butter or margarine

 

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, parsley, sugar

and salt to a boil. Add brussels sprouts. Cover and simmer for

6-8 minutes or until tender; drain. Add water chestnuts and butter;

heat through. Yield: 6 servings

 

~ PT ~

 

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