Brussels Sprouts With Walnut Vinaigrette Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and add the Brussels sprouts. Cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add the sprouts in 1 layer and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and when melted, add the walnuts and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sprouts, and stir well to coat and warm through.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve immediately.

BRUSSELS SPROUT, WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and cranberry juice. Whisking constantly, slowly stream in the olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place the Brussels sprouts, kale, walnuts and cranberries in a large bowl and toss with the vinaigrette; massage with your hands until coated and beginning to wilt. Season to taste with salt and pepper and top with the Gorgonzola.

SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Trim off stem ends and thinly slice sprouts crosswise.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or saute pan over medium heat.
• Add sprouts, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Saute 2 minutes.
• Add broth one tablespoon at a time and continue to cook until sprouts are crisp-tender (will take approx 8 minutes).
• Stir in walnuts and transfer to a serving dish and top with cheese.

BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Slice Brussels sprouts across in 2 mm strips, using a food processor or slicer. Discard cores (use for healthy snacks.)
• Chop walnuts into 1 cm chunks.
• Grate cheese (aged Gruyere, not processed smoked Gruyere) (or parmesan).
• Toss cheese with sprouts and nuts.
• Whisk together mustard, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, until blended.
• Pour over salad, toss lightly, and serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and cut an X into the bottom of all the Brussels sprouts.
• Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full of water. Bring to boiling. Steam sprouts in a steamer basket until tender, but still firm, about 5-8 minutes.
• For the vinaigrette:.
• In a small bowl whisk vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, walnut oil, nutmeg and salt and pepper together. Taste and adjust as necessary. Set aside.
• Drain the warm Brussels sprouts and place in a serving bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette.
• Serve garnished with the toasted chopped walnuts. You don't have to toast the walnuts if you don't want to :).

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Steam the Brussels sprouts for 8 - 10 minutes.
• Prepare the dressing by combining the rest of the ingredients in a small jar. Shake well.
• Drizzle the dressing over top and toss gently.
• Note: I usually start with 1 T of oil and work from there. It is just a preference.