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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
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Lactose
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Sodium
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"Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June."
-Al Bernstein, Author

The refrigerator light goes on...

All four taste buds are activated in this one. Bitter Brussels sprouts, salt, sweet honey and tart lemon juice. All suspended in luscious butter.

 
 

Lemon Butter Brussels Sprouts

Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces brussels sprouts

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied, but two steamers should be used. This recipe doesn't keep well.

Lemon Butter Brussels Sprouts recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Purchase Brussels sprouts on the small side (about an inch wide).

Trim the stems from the Brussels sprouts and then slice in half lengthwise.

Place in steamer basket in a medium stock-pot with about an inch of water in the bottom.

Steam over high heat until slightly tender (about 10 - 15 minutes).

While steaming, place the lemon juice, honey, salt, and butter in a medium mixing bowl.

Add the cooked Brussels sprouts to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted and sauce is well blended. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1/2 cup

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3g 4%
    Saturated Fat 2g 9%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
    Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
    Sugars 4g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 109%
Calcium 4% Iron 9%
Vitamin K 200mcg Potassium 400mg