Sauteed Garlic Brussels Sprouts

When I was a little girl I hated disliked brussel sprouts. (Okay, so did you know that they are not actually called “brussel sprouts” they are called “Brussels Sprouts.” After the city of Brussels in Belgium where they were discovered, I didn’t know that until today :) But as an adult I started making them myself, and I have found that I really like them now. My mom informed me last night that she always made them from frozen sprouts, maybe that is why I disliked them? Well, these Brussels Sprouts were delicious, and even most of the kids liked them! And that is always a plus when it comes to cooked vegetables! Delish!

Sauteed Garlic Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp butter, divided
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Take some your fresh Brussels sprouts, and wash them, then cut the ends off.

2. In a large pan, on med heat, sautee chopped garlic in olive oil and 1/2 the butter.

3. When garlic is nicely browned, add the chicken broth, salt and pepper and Brussels sprouts, stir and cover.

4. Turn heat down just a touch, stir occasionally, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until tender.

5. When they are fully cooked add the rest of the butter, and I even added a little more salt and pepper. Serve hot and enjoy! I was delighted to hear several of my kids saying, “I LIKE brussel sprouts!” (That was before I knew they were called Brussels sprouts ;) Hope you like them as much as we did!  I served them with baked rockfish and tartar, which was also really tasty!!