Not Your Mammas boiled Brussel Sprouts

Although I do love Brussel Sprouts, I wanted to try something different...something other than boiling them to oblivion. I found SUCH a great recipe. It was quick, easy, and delicious. That's what we want, right??!! Even my kids loved it!




Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Lemon & Poppy Seeds
WholeLiving.com



Ingredients Serves 6 to 8

1 lemon
1 lb. brussels sprouts, stem ends trimmed, finely sliced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock

Directions
1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 3 long strips of lemon zest, avoiding white pith. Thinly slice zest; set aside. Squeeze 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and toss with brussels sprouts in a medium bowl.
2. Heat butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Saute sprouts for 2 minutes, until bright green and tender. Add salt, pepper, garlic, zest, and poppy seeds and cook an additional 2 minutes. Pour in stock and cook 1 minute more.

From Whole Living, November 2010 .