Maple glazed brussels sprouts

Pack a healthy punch in your neXT side dish.

Maple glazed brussels sprouts

Serves 6

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs Brussels sprouts, frozen
1 1/2 Tbsp margarine, trans-fat free
6 Tbsp maple syrup
3 Tbsp water
1/8 tsp vegetable base, low sodium
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions

Melt margarine in a pot or skillet. Add maple syrup. Add Brussels sprouts, vegetable base, salt and pepper; simmer until liquid has reduced by half and temperature is 145 degrees.

Recipe courtesy of Sodexho

Nutritional information (per serving):

100 calories, 3 g fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein, 115 mg sodium

Instead of broccoli, try brussels sprouts

Cancer fighter: glucosinolates

Brussels sprouts contain 4 times more than broccoli. These veggies aren’t really baby cabbages, but are in the same plant family.

Selection: Choose firm, compact, bright green heads.

Storage: Refrigerate in plastic bag up to 1 week.

Nutritional Benefits: Low-fat; saturated fat-free; very low sodium; cholesterol-free; low calorie; good source of dietary fiber; high in vitamin C; good source of folate.

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