Brussels sprouts with almonds (microwave)
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Frozen Brussels Sprouts |
| 3 | tablespoons | Slivered almonds |
| ¼ | cup | Butter |
| 2 | tablespoons | Fresh lemon juice |
| Salt and pepper | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Lemon juice |
| ½ | teaspoon | Grated lemon zest |
| 1 | pinch | Allspice |
Directions
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
Put the frozen sprouts in a casserole dish with ¼ cup water.
Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes.
Spread the slivered almonds out on a plate and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on HIGH, turning once or twice during cooking, until golden brown.
Put the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave oven for 1-½ minutes on HIGH. Add the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir well.
Drain the sprouts. Put into a vegetable dish and pour the lemon butter over; stir well.
Sprinkle with the slivered almonds and serve hot.
Options: Add a teaspoon of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest (peel), a pinch of allspice and generous seasoning to the cooking water. This produces a lemon flavored sauce. Orange can be substituted.
_The Ultimate Microwave Cookbook_ Elisa Vergne, 1988 Gallery Books ISBN 0-8317-5985-2 Typos by Jeff Pruett Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 08-06-95