Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts

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

• Ready In: 50 mins
• 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.