even though i love brussel sprouts i sometimes get tired of either blanched or sauteed versions of them. in an effort to add a little twist i grabbed a bunch of things from the pantry and came up with this recipe. mom liked them and requested me to make them again!
1 lb brussel sprouts, washed and quartered
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (i prefer butter in this case)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
2 tablespoons honey
a few dashes soy sauce
melt the butter in a medium high frying pan. throw in the walnuts and brown. sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over, give a good stir to coat. once the walnuts and spices are sizzling in the pan, drizzle the honey over, and stir again to coat. add brussel sprouts. i tend to like to throw them all on in a pile and let them sit for a few minutes so they get a few browned edges and cook over the walnuts and spices. stir a couple times to brown evenly. when sprouts are near cooked (i like mine browned but still crunchy, you may leave them in longer for a softer more well done effect) pour a few dashes of soy sauce over them. i probably used what is equal to 1 tablespoon. this helps offset a little of the sweetness. add more to taste, as well as salt and pepper if desired. yum!
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