RECIPE: Brussels Sprouts (for people who think they hate brussels sprouts)

From The Healthy Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 pound Brussels sprouts

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste

5 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, or to taste, preferably freshly grated

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Procedure:

1. Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and remove and discard any discolored outer

leaves. If sprouts are large (more than 1 inch in diameter), cut them in quarters

lengthwise through the stem end. If smaller, cut them in half.

2. Bring 2 quarts of water to boil, add salt and the sprouts. Boil the sprouts uncovered until

they are just crunchy-tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook them. Drain the sprouts

well.

3. Wipe and dry the pot and heat the olive oil in it. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and

sauté for 1 minute. Add the sprouts and nutmeg and sauté for another minute. Mix in the

Parmesan cheese and toss the sprouts until the cheese melts.

Contributed by Stephanie Leonard