Festive Sprouts
For a festive celebrations is just not festive unless Brussels sprouts are on the menu. Enjoy them either well cooked (soft) or lightly pan fried with a slight bite to the texture. Delicious hot or cold. Extremely nutritious as they are high in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition to your diet. They may also come with added health benefits, including the potential to reduce the risk of cancer, decrease inflammation and improve blood sugar control. All that goodness in such a small shape.
6
10 minutes
10 minutes
Stove top cooking
Ingredients
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500g Brussels Sprouts- trimmed, peeled and halved
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1 large tbsp coconut oil
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Grated nutmeg or a pinch of dried cloves- or a pinch of dried cloves
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Seasoning of sea salt and black pepper- to taste
Instructions
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Prepare sprouts:
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01 Wash well, remove root and outer leaves and cut in half depending on the size of the sprouts, or cut into bite sized pieces if over large.
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Cook:
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02 Heat coconut oil in a frying pan and when hot add all the Brussels sprouts and cook quickly stirring all the time. Just prior to serving add a generous amount of seasoning and the festive spices.
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To serve:
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03 Remove from the cooking pan and serve in an attractive bowl. Delicious hot but also tasty when cold the next day.
Notes
It is possible to cook these sprouts ahead of time and reheat before serving. Just make sure you do not overcook at this stage.
