While Ms. Forte loves whole roasted brussels sprouts, she knows many of her guests don’t like the woodsy center. “There are lovers and haters of brussels sprouts,” she says. “I find that when you just use the leaves, everyone enjoys them. It’s just a more likeable dish.”

Ingredients

  • 1 pound brussels sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 generous pinches of sea salt
  • ½ cup Marcona almonds
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      195 calories; 12 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 198 milligrams sodium

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

4 servings

Preparation

  1. Working with one brussels sprout at a time, peel off each individual leaf, starting from the outside and working toward the middle. Continue to peel until you get to the tough core where it is just too tight to pull any more leaves. Discard the core and put the leaves in a big bowl. Repeat with the remaining brussels sprouts.
  2. Over medium heat, warm the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add all of the brussels sprout leaves and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the vinegar and maple syrup and toss to coat. Add the spinach to the pan and toss until it is just barely wilted. It is better just slightly underdone in this case, as it will continue to cook in its own heat.
  3. Sprinkle with the salt and Marcona almonds and serve immediately.

10 minutes

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