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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon-Horseradish Cream

:  November/December 2008, November/December 2007

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These tangy horseradish-cream-topped Brussels sprouts are just the thing to serve with corned beef and potatoes, or alongside a holiday ham or turkey. Look for sprouts with tight, firm, small deep-green heads; if they're still on the stalk, so much the better. To prepare, peel off outer leaves and trim the stems. Double it: Steam the Brussels sprouts in a Dutch oven instead of a saucepan.


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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon-Horseradish Cream Recipe

Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 4 strips crisp-cooked bacon, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

  1. Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Put Brussels sprouts in the basket and steam until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Mix bacon, sour cream, horseradish, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the Brussels sprouts and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Per serving: 80 calories; 3 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 8 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 3 g fiber; 222 mg sodium; 431 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin K (216% daily value), Vitamin C (130% dv), Vitamin A (20% dv), Folate (19% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Diabetes appropriate
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
6
Preparation/ Technique
Steam
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
American
English/Irish/Scottish
Publication
November/December 2007
November/December 2008
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