Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts

By JimMac

In this sprightly recipe, Brussels sprouts are stir-fried with an Asian-inspired maple glaze. Try these with roasted chicken or any roasted meat, or make a vegetarian main dish by stirring in 8 ounces of diced firm tofu, seasoned or plain, into the finished dish.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed, halved
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Several grinds fresh black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, cut into slivers
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop Brussels sprouts in the boiling water and cook them 2 minutes. Drain, rinsing with cold water.

Whisk together soy sauce, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet. Add onion and red bell pepper; sauté 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts. Sauté 4 minutes.

Add glaze. Cook until vegetables are coated and glaze thickens, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.