Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts

This is a great way to serve Brussels Sprouts. Even us non-sprout-likers will rave about this one! It's quick and easy to prepare, and you can halve all ingredients without problems.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs Brussels sprouts, base & outer leaves trimmed,and halved
• 8  tablespoons butter, not margarine
• 1⁄4 cup  thinly sliced shallots or 1⁄4 cup green onion
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 3⁄4 cup  roughly chopped walnuts
• 2  teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  finely grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and add the Sprouts.
2. COok until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat.
4. Add the shallots/ onions and garlic, and cook for one minute.
5. Add the sprouts in one layer and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove from pan.
7. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and when melted, add the walnuts and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
8. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and sprouts, and stir well to coat and heat through.
9. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
10. Serve immediately.