Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ pounds brussels sprouts, about 5 cups
• Salt to taste if desired
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 whole cloves

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    115 calories; 6 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 36 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Cut off the bottom of each sprout. Cut a cross in the bottom of each sprout.
2. Put the sprouts in a saucepan and add cold water to cover and salt. Bring to the boil and let cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a sieve.
3. Heat the butter in a skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the sprouts and the cloves. Cook, stirring gently and shaking the skillet, about 1 minute.

10 minutes