Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Brussels Sprouts....not Brussel Sprouts


I am sad that I haven't kept up with this blog much, but whateverbugbutterputter... I decided to make brussels sprouts since I bought a small bag at trader joes. 


Leeks and Brussels sprouts in a White Wine Sauce

1 clove garlic
1 leek chopped and de sanded
30 medium Brussels sprouts (preferably halved)
Salt and pepper to taste.
¼ cup white wine
1 tsp Italian seasonings or a mix of Mediterranean herbs
Dash of celery salt
2 Tbsp freshly toasted almond slivers
½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
Several Sundried tomatoes for taste (optional)

1 Tbsp fresh parmesan cheese (add in last)

Sautee leeks and garlic for 10 minutes in olive oil.  Add in the rest of the ingredients (except cheese) and simmer everything for 25’35 minutes whilst stirring.  Since it simmers a while…it is a fairly bitter dish…



You can adjust the recipe  as you feel appropriate.  Just remember, if you are making a white wine sauce with brussels sprouts, then you want to keep the number of flavors as low as possible.  I suggest some oregano and rosemary or something.  But, often times I use Herbes du Provence or Italian pasta mix.  Also, if you add in the tomatoes and vinegar, it will be pretty sour, so it's not necessary to add them in.  Be sure all the alcohol cooks out...because it's not a good taste with fresh vegis.

Thanks for your time my little unicron burbies!
Love,
Auntie Kyle