Lemony Creamed Brussels Sprouts Food

BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CREAMY LEMON DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Trim the stem ends from the Brussels sprouts, and halve lengthwise. Put them in a medium bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Lay the bacon strips next to each other on a work surface. Brush liberally with about 1/2 the maple syrup, then halve crosswise. Wrap each Brussels sprout half with 1 strip of bacon, syrup-side out, so the seam is on the flat side. Place the sprouts seam-side down on the parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between them. Brush them with a bit more syrup, and grind a little black pepper on top. Roast, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the sprouts are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, most of the lemon zest and all the lemon juice in a small serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest on top. Put about 1/2 cup maple syrup in a second small serving dish, and stir in as much black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes as you like.
• Transfer the sprouts to a platter, and serve with the lemon mayonnaise and peppered maple syrup, for dipping.

SPICED LEMONY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in middle and lower third. Divide brussels sprouts between 2 rimmed baking sheets and toss each with oil and curry powder. Season with salt. Roast until browned in spots and tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes, stirring and rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to a serving dish and top with lemon zest and lemon juice.

LEMON-DIJON ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the bottom of each brussel sprout off (less than 1/4") and then slice in half lengthwise.
• Combine all other ingredients in a bowl. Then toss brussels sprouts with sauce in a baking dish - Spread sprouts in a single layer.
• Roast for 25 minutes or until brussel sprouts are slightly browned and tender throughout.
• Serve hot or cold.

LEMON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and drop in the sprouts; cook for 6 minutes. Drain and plunge the sprouts into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add sprouts, stirring to coat them evenly Cook over med-low heat for 5 minutes.
• Raise heat and add remaining ingredients; toss and serve immediately.

STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMONY BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• In a medium pot with tight-fitting lid, set a steamer basket over 1 1/2 inches water.
• Add Brussels sprouts and steam over high heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add salt& cook, watching carefully, until butter sizzles, browns slightly, and gives off a nutty aroma.
• Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into the pan and add the zest.
• Stir in the Brussels sprouts and cook, shaking the pan occasionally until warmed through.

LEMONY CREAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CELERY

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan cook the celery in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until it begins to soften. Stir in the celery seeds and the flour and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring, until it is smooth and thickened. Stir in the zest, the lemon juice, and the Brussels sprouts and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are heated through. Transfer the creamed Brussels sprouts to a heated serving dish.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• Cook the Brussels sprouts in boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Combine the heavy cream, salt and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until cream has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3-4 minutes. Add sprouts and lemon zest and heat through, about 2 minutes. Taste and add salt or pepper as nedded.
• You may prepare the whole recipe ahead of time and simply heat before serving. You can also use for other vegetables such as peas, asparagus, beans. Try orange zest instead, and/or add a teaspoons of poppy or caraway seeds. Enjoy.