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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pecans takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pecans takes 15 minutes to cook.

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pecans makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pecans are:

4 cups of brussels sprouts
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Olive oil cooking spray
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pecans:

In a large skillet on medium heat, toast the pecan pieces for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant. While pecans are toasting, remove the outermost leaves from the sprouts, trim the ends, and cut in half.Once the pecans are toasted, remove them from the pan and set aside. Spray the same skillet with olive oil spray and place the brussels sprouts in the pan cut side down, evenly in one layer. Cook on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until well caramelized.Add the onion (I prefer the sweetness of red onion for this recipe) and stir together with the sprouts, sauteing for 2 more minutes.Add the chicken broth (be careful as the pan will be hot and may smoke a little) and the vinegar, cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5-6 minutes until cooked through (are best when al dente, otherwise they will get mushy) and liquid has mostly evaporated. Salt and pepper to taste.Add the cooked brussels sprouts to the pecans, toss and serve. Makes 4 1-cup servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MMF1111.

The nutritional information for Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pecans is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 104.3

• Total Fat: 5.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 179.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
• Protein: 4.4 g