Brussels Sprouts with Walnut-Lemon Vinaigrette

From EatingWell: October/November 2006, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook — Subscribe Now!

Here we dress steamed Brussels sprouts with a delicate vinaigrette flavored with fresh lemon and nutty walnut oil.

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Brussels Sprouts with Walnut-Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

4 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon whole-grain or Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Place Brussels sprouts in a steamer basket and steam in a large saucepan over 1 inch of boiling water until tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk oil, shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the sprouts to the dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition

Per serving: 108 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 188 mg sodium; 405 mg potassium.

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

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat