Simple Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

These brussels sprouts are very similar to this recipe I posted a while back, but not incorporated into any pasta.

This recipe is painfully simple--all the more reason you should give it a try and incorporate more fresh vegetables into your daily diet!

Simple Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

1 Tbs butter
1 Tbs olive oil (this prevents the butter from burning, you can omit this ingredient if you use clarified butter)

1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 lb brussels sprouts, halved or quartered
1 tsp seasoned pepper (or a few good grinds from a pepper mill)
1 shake of crushed red pepper (if you want to spice it up a bit)
1/4 cup of water or chicken/vegetable broth
salt to taste

Procedure:

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
2. Once the butter is melted, add the crushed garlic and saute until it sizzles.
3. Add the brussels, and seasoned pepper. Saute for about 3 minutes, or until they begin to develop a deeper color of green.
4. Add the liquid (water or broth) into the pan along with the crushed red pepper. Allow the brussels to cook until tender (they should not be covered by the liquid), about 4-5 minutes.

5. Add salt to taste, and serve either plain or with a grating of parmesan cheese!