Brussels Sprouts With Walnut-Lemon Vinaigrette

Brussels sprouts are packed with vitamins, fiber and cancer-preventing phyto-chemicals with the added bonus of being delicious! I found this recipe in the Oct/Nov, 2006 issue of Eating Well magazine.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb Brussels sprout, 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 mustard or 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 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.
2. Meanwhile, whisk oil, shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Add the sprouts to the dressing; toss to coat.