Savory Brussels Sprouts

"The key to making tasty Brussels sprouts is the same one for broccoli...Do Not Overcook! These have a savory addition of Dijon mustard and a dash of cream."
 
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Ready In:
17mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Trim the base of the sprouts and peel off the bruised outer leaves.
  • Cut in half if the sprouts are large.
  • Cook the sprouts in lightly salted boiling water for around 5-8 minutes.
  • Continue to taste test and they are done when just barely tender with a slight crispness left.
  • DO NOT OVERCOOK THESE LITTLE CABBAGES!
  • They will then be strong tasting, which is why a lot of people don't like this delicious vegetable.
  • Stir in the mustard and the cream.
  • Season with pepper.

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  1. This is so yummy and simple. I steamed the brussels sprouts. Then mixed them with Dijon mustard and skim milk. Thanks Geema :) Made for Alphabet tag game
     
  2. Very nice - and simple to make. I followed the recpie completely and made them for Thanksgiving and they were all gone by the end, which is not always the casre with sprouts!
     
  3. I used semi-skimmed milk and halved the recipe. The dijon adds an interesting taste to the sprouts, but I still prefer just butter and nutmeg. Might try it with cream next time for extra richness, but I'm trying to watch my waist at the moment. Thanks for sharing! :)
     
  4. Delicious! Instead of milk/cream, I used sour cream thinned with a touch of milk, which went great with the taste of the mustard. Also I halved the recipe with no problems. Next time I definitely won't halve it!
     
  5. What a wonderful difference a touch of Dijon can do to Brussels Sprouts - I have learned to like Sprouts but I loved this recipe - followed it to the letter used 2% milk not cream and they can out perfecr. For me the secret is to not overcook the Sprouts - I like them just heated through and perhaps a minute more. The mustard is not overpowering it compliments and somehow mellows the flavor of these little cabbages Thanks Geema - great recipe
     
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  1. Delicious! Instead of milk/cream, I used sour cream thinned with a touch of milk, which went great with the taste of the mustard. Also I halved the recipe with no problems. Next time I definitely won't halve it!
     

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