Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans Recipe

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The Brussels sprouts carry a slight lemon flavor that blends nicely with the roasted pecans.

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Ingredients

Directions

PREP

20 mins

COOK

10 mins

READY IN

30 mins

Preheat oven to 350°. Place rack in the middle of the oven.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet.
Add pecan pieces and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they become fragrant. (5-7 minutes)
Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Place in bowl to cool.
Cook Brussels sprouts in 6-8 quart pot of boiling, salted water, uncovered, just until tender.(5-7 minutes)
May be steamed instead if desired.
Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
Drain and lay out on paper towels to dry off excess moisture.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minutes.
Increase heat to medium high and add Brussels sprouts, stirring occasionally, until they start browning. (5-10 minutes)
Add lemon juice, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Stir in pecans and serve warm.