Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"We kids feared many things in those days - werewolves, dentists, North Koreans, Sunday School - but they all paled in comparison with Brussels sprouts."
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Dave Barry, Columnist
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love Dave Barry but I like brussels sprouts even better. Sad, I suppose, but I loved them as a kid too. If you don't really care for them, try this technique of shredding them and steaming. They lose a lot of their bitterness and are sweet. This makes them a great base for salads. You can use almost any variation with this. Salmon or shrimp would work great. Peas or garbanzos instead of corn. Almonds instead of pine nuts. That's the great thing about recipes. Once you have the building blocks you can tailor them to your own taste.
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 3 cups
Cooking Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
This recipe keeps well for about 48 hours in the refrigerator.
| 1 lb | Brussels sprouts (thinly sliced) |
| 2 cups | water |
| 4 tsp | olive oil (divided) |
| 2 Tbsp | pine nuts |
| 1 | ear corn (cut kernels from cob) |
| 8 ounces | boneless skinless chicken breast |
| 2 tsp | coarse ground mustard |
| 1 Tbsp | white wine vinegar |
| 1/4 cup | reduced fat sour cream |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 1/8 tsp | dried tarragon |
Place the water in a medium sauce pan fitted with a steamer basket. Add the shredded brussels sprouts to the steamer basket and place the pan over high heat.
Steam the brussels sprouts for ten minutes. Toss at least once so that they are well mixed and cook evenly.
Remove to a large bowl and toss. Place in the refrigerator.
Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the pine nuts and cook for about 2 minutes, tossing frequently. Add the corn kernels and cook for about 7 minutes, tossing frequently. Remove and add to the bowl with the brussels sprouts.
Place another teaspoon of olive oil in the pan and add the chicken breast. Cook for about 10 minutes and turn. Cook for another 8 - 10 minutes until done. Remove from the pan and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
Mix together the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil with the mustard, vinegar, sour cream, salt, pepper and tarragon. Chill.
When all the ingredients are chilled fold together until well blended and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 3 cups
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 453 | Calories from Fat 186 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 21g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 9g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium 503mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrates 33g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 42% |
| Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 38g |
| Vitamin A 41% | Vitamin C 326% |
| Calcium 17% | Iron 27% |
| Vitamin K 407 mcg | Potassium 1433 mg |
| Magnesium 127 mg | |