Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds

Brussels sprouts are so healthy, but coming up with a recipe that pleases a crowd (especially a teenager) can be a challenge. Well, challenge heard, received, and won! This will become one of your go-to weeknight sides. It’s easy, healthy, and delicious!

Step: 1

Fill a saucepan with 1/2-inch water and bring to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, cover, and cook until easily pierced with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.

Step: 2

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat until melted. Add almonds and garlic clove; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard garlic clove.

Step: 3

Stir lemon zest, salt, and pepper into almonds; add to bowl of Brussels sprouts.

Step: 4

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add bread crumbs; stir until evenly coated and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add to bowl of Brussels sprouts.

Step: 5

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over Brussels sprouts; toss to combine.

Per Serving: 270 calories; protein 10.5g; carbohydrates 21g; fat 19g; cholesterol 34.9mg; sodium 217.5mg.

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This also can apply to cooking process . You don’t want to overcommit your oven by scheduling three dishes at once in there, or be rounding four pans on the stovetop . But sometimes you can made a dish do more often .