Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts

Submitted by AngelaSept

"This is our favorite veggie recipe for Thanksgiving. Please try and I swear, even the Brussels Sprouts haters will thank you!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup apple juice
• 1 large Red Delicious apple, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• nutmeg, to taste
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

directions

1. Bring Brussels, lemon juice, salt and water to cover sprouts to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender, 5-7 minute Drain and keep them warm,.
2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in the large skilet over medium-high heat, add onion and saute until caramel color. Add apple juice and cook for 2 minute.
3. Add apple, garlic, sugar; cook stirring constantly for 5-6 min or until apple is tender. Add water chestnuts, raisins, lemon rind, pepper, nutmeg, more salt to taste and 2 tbs butter; cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minute Gently toss in Brussels sprouts.
4. Enjoy.

Reviews

[mrsd607]

I found this recipe here on Recipezaar a couple of years ago. I made it and brought it to my sister-in-law's for Thanksgiving, a meal for 16 people. Everyone raved about it to the point where it is insisted I make it each year! I HATE brussels sprouts but I have to say this is a fantastic recipe - even I eat them! Thanks!!!

 

[Engrossed]

These were good and pretty. I used frozen brussels and added a veggie boullion cube to the water with the other ingredients. I really liked the apples and raisins and the crunchy water chestnuts. Over all though the brussels still tasted strong. I think I prefer them masked in a vinegar marinade. But that's a matter of taste. The sweet, soft and crunchy were very nice contrasts.