Sweet and Savory Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts

By Scrappin Broad

Cooking Light, April 2015, pg. 172
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 84
Fat: 4g; Protein: 33g; Carb: 11g; Iron: 2mg; Sodium: 168mg; Calc: 48mg

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil
• 1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let stand at least 20 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil to pan; swirl to coat.
3. Add brussels sprouts to pan in a single layer, cut side down.
4. Cook without stirring, 5 minutes or until cut sides are evenly browned. Turn sprouts and reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes or until crisp tender.
5. Increase heat to medium-high. Add fish sauce mixture to pan, tossing to coat sprouts. Cook 1 minute or until liquid evaporates.