Steamed Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower with Walnuts

This quick and versatile side dish is good with roasts or chicken. A serving boasts nearly one-fourth of daily fiber needs while the walnuts add a dose of heart-healthy unsaturated fat.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons  coarsely chopped walnuts
• 2 1/4  cups  trimmed Brussels sprouts (about 1 pound), halved
• 3  cups  cauliflower florets
• 1/2  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2  teaspoon  fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Place walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until walnuts are lightly browned, shaking pan frequently. Remove from heat.

Steam Brussels sprouts, covered, 10 minutes or until tender. Add cauliflower to pan; steam, covered, 2 minutes or just until tender. Drain. Combine Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, salt, pepper, and juice in a medium bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle evenly with walnuts.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

104 (30% from fat)

Fat:

3.5g (sat 0.4g,mono 0.5g,poly 2.5g)

Protein:

6.4g

Carbohydrate:

15.2g

Fiber:

6.3g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

1.8mg

Sodium:

222mg

Calcium:

68mg