Brussels Sprouts Saute With Apples and Onion

This recipe came from Good Housekeeping a few years back. It is a nice simple great tasting side dish.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs Brussels sprouts, peeled and halved
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups  chopped onions (2 medium sized)
• 4  cups sweet red apples (thinly sliced peeled)
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  black fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook brussels sprouts in boiling water for about 5 minutes or just until barely tender.
2. While that is cooking in a large skillet melt the butter and add onions stirring well, until softened, this will take approximaetly five minutes.
3. Add the thinly sliced apples stir gently and cook until just tender and lightly brwoned.
4. Drain sprouts and add to the skillet along with the thyme, salt and pepper.
5. Cook tossing gently just one or two minutes longer.