Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

Time: 25 minutes. "My husband and I love brussels sprouts, a vegetable I wouldn't have gone near until I started to discover new ways to enjoy them," says Sunset reader Wendy Skidmore.

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4  pound  brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
• 1/4  cup  vegetable broth
• 2  tablespoons  toasted pine nuts
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3  tablespoons  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add garlic and brussels sprouts, and cook until brown and softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add broth and cook until sprouts are tender but not soggy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pine nuts and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small dish and sprinkle with parmesan.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/2-cup serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

72 (57% from fat)

Protein:

3.6g

Fat:

4.6g (sat 1)

Carbohydrate:

5.5g

Fiber:

3.1g

Sodium:

70mg

Cholesterol:

2mg