Savory Brussels Sprouts

We love Brussels Sprouts and this is a tasty preparation for this wonderful vegetable. I've made it without the bread crumbs when DH was low-carbing and it was still wonderful.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs Brussels sprouts, washed
• 1  lemon, juice and zest of
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1  tablespoon  whole grain mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice (from lemon above)
•  fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1  cup  fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
•  lemon zest (from the lemon above)

Directions

1. Wash and trim all discolored leaves from the Brussels sprouts; cut a tiny "X" into the base of the stem to help them cook evenly.
2. In a medium pan, steam Brussels sprouts until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan or the microwave melt half the butter and stir in the mustard, lemon juice and pepper to taste.
4. In a frying pan melt the remaining butter and saute the bread crumbs, stirring constantly until golden.
5. To serve, transfer sprouts to a heated dish.
6. Pour butter mixture over the sprouts and mix lightly.
7. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and lemon zest.