Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Garlic & Pine-Nuts

Brussels sprouts, I have to admit, have not been a vegetable I've liked until very recently.  In fact I used to only put up with it "for the sake of keeping the peace" at Christmas time!  However, there are so many things you can do with these special green gems of goodness, I can now say I actually enjoy them.  This is how I served them with this year's Christmas dinner, alongside the traditional baked potatoes, carrots and a newly tried Jamie Oliver's "Must-try red cabbage braised with apple, bacon & balsamic vinegar".

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Garlic & Pine-Nuts

Ingredients

500g Brussels sprouts (approx)
Butter
3 cloves garlic - finely sliced
handful pine-nuts - toasted


Wash and trim the ends of the sprouts.  Slice in half length-wise and cook them in a pan of boiling water for approx. 3-5 minutes.  Drain.

In a wok, melt a small knob of butter.  Add the garlic and stir fry until just starting to colour.  Pour in the sprouts and stir until warmed through and coated with the garlic and butter.  Add the pine-nuts and stir until combined.

Serve immediately, or keep warm until ready.

Enjoy!

Caryl ♥