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Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Walnuts

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, stem ends trimmed and scored with an X
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil; insert a steamer rack. Add the Brussels sprouts; steam until bright green and just tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

    Step 2

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Brussels sprouts; cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon juice and walnuts.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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