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This is an easy way to add a healthy vegetable to any meal.

IngredientsA yellow plate of cooked brussel sprouts sitting on a table.

  • 10 ounces Brussels sprouts
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 small shallots or 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

  1. Remove any yellow leaves from sprouts and trim bottoms. Cut a shallow X in the stem of each sprout. Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in a 2 or 3 quart pot. Place steamer basket inside pot. Place sprouts in steamer. Cover and steam on high heat about 10 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, heat oil. Add shallots or onion and sauté about 2 minutes. When sprouts are done, add to skillet.
  3. Add broth. Cover and cook over medium heat 2 minutes, until broth is absorbed. Season with nutmeg.
 
Nutrition Facts  
Serving Size:about 1/2 cup 
Servings per recipe:4 
   
Amount Per Serving  
Calories 53 Calories from fat 18
   
  % Daily Value
Total Fat2g4%
Saturated Fattrace2%
Cholesterol00%
Sodium87mg4%
Carbohydrate7g2%
Dietary Fiber2g10%
Protein3g5%
   
Vitamin A 24%
Vitamin C 91%
Folacin 10%
Calcium 3%
Iron 5%
Potassium 8%