Braised Brussels Sprouts In Mustard Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb brussels sprout
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup minced shallot
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut off base of a sprout with a sharp knife. slice a piece from one side of the sprout. place it cut side down and cut it crosswise into about 5 slices. repeat with all of the sprouts. (i sliced them all).
• 2 heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 1 minutes. add olive oil and swirl to coat skillet.
• 3 add shallots; sauté for 2 mintues. stir in sprouts, salt (if using), and 3 tablespoons water; spread everything evenly across the pan. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
• 4 meanwhile, combine mustard, brown sugar, and remaining water in a small bowl; stir until blended. once sprouts have cooked for 5 minutes, pour mustard mixture over them and stir. reduce heat to low, cover, cook for 3 minutes, then stir. remove from heat or, if you prefer, cook for 5 minutes more – the sprouts will get browner and more intensely flavored. serve hot or warm with black pepper.