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Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Type: Vegetables
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons 30mlButter
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1   Nutmeg (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Remove outer leaves from sprouts, and trim. Halve the sprouts by cutting through the stem end.

Cook in lightly salted boiling water 7 to 8 minutes until just tender. Drain.

Melt butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add sprouts and toss to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 6.5 grams

Net Carbs: 4.5 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

Protein: 2 grams

Fat: 7.5 grams

Calories: 96

Description:

"Brussels sprouts are delicate tiny cabbages, which are high in vitamins A and C. To preserve their sweetness, don't overcook them."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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