Brussel Sprouts for Thanksgiving

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Brussels Sprouts with Apple
By: Linda Flack

Photo by: Muffinmom


"To dress up plain brussels sprouts, Travis Flack of Seminole, Florida adds apple, bacon and a little fresh thyme to steamed sprouts then simmers for a tasty accompaniment to almost any meal."


Serves: 2

Ingredients
1/2 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium red apple, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup chicken stock

Directions
Place brussels sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water.
Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain.
Remove bacon to paper towels.
Add the apple, thyme, chicken stock and brussels sprouts to skillet.
Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
Stir in bacon.


Nutritional Analysis:
1/2 cup equals
126 calories,
4 g fat
1 g saturated fat
5 mg cholesterol
129 mg sodium
21 g carbohydrate
6 g fiber
6 g protein

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1 fat.



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Ham and Brussels Sprout Bake
By: Jen

"This is an easy way to turn Brussels sprouts into a meal rather than just a side dish."

Prep Time: 30 Min
Cook Time: 45 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr 15 Min

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients
20 Brussels sprouts, halved
1 cup cubed ham
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 finely chopped green onions (white portion only)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated Asiago cheese
1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Italian-style bread crumbs

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Toss together the Brussels sprouts, ham, mushrooms, green onion, Parmesan cheese, Asiago Cheese, and sauerkraut in a large bowl until combined.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, and pepper; toss until coated.
Pour this mixture into a 2 quart baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake in preheated oven until the Brussels sprouts are tender, about 45 minutes.





Nutritional Information
Calories: 246
Total Fat: 20.8g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 434mg
Total Carbs: 9.6g
Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
Protein: 7.5g





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Brussels Sprouts Gratin
By: Creative Caterer



"A great way to have Brussels sprouts with a little more flair. The cream takes away the bitterness you usually find in Brussels. This is a family favorite during the holidays!"



Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 35 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr

Yield 4 servings


Ingredients
1 pound Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, cut into tiny pieces


Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Lightly grease a baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add the Brussels sprouts and cook uncovered until tender, about 8 minutes.
Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process.
Once the Brussels sprouts are cold, drain well, and cut in halves or quarters, depending on size.
Set aside.
Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until limp and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in the Brussels sprouts.
Season with salt and pepper then toss for about 1 minutes to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Arrange bacon and Brussels sprouts on the prepared baking dish.
Pour cream evenly over the Brussels sprouts, then sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on top.
Distribute pieces of butter over the bread crumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.




Nutritional Information
Calories: 312
Total Fat: 25.4g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 683mg
Total Carbs: 15.8g
Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
Protein: 8g





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