5-Minute Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts may be small in size but they're large in nutritional value. One serving of this recipe provides 870% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin K, 326% DV for vitamin C and 40% DV for vitamin A. And they only take minutes to prepare. Enjoy!

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts

· Mediterranean Dressing

• 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 medium cloves garlic, chopped or pressed
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

· Optional: 1 TBS dijon mustard, 1 TBS minced parsley

Directions:

1. Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water.
2. While steam is building up in steamer, cut Brussels sprouts into quarters and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
3. Chop or press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting properties.
4. Steam Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes.
5. Transfer to a bowl. Toss Brussels sprouts, while they are still hot, with the ingredients for the Mediterranean Dressing. (Mediterranean Dressing does not need to be made separately.)

Serves 2

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Healthy Cooking Tips:

To mellow the flavor of garlic, add garlic to Brussels sprouts for the last 2 minutes of steaming. If you opt to include the mustard and parsley, add them to the Brussels sprouts when you add the dressing ingredients.