Chef Tee’s Brussels Sprouts with Pecans & Agave Nectar
Serves 4 to 6
Prep time: 10 minutes; cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh Brussels sprouts
  • Large pot of salted water
  • Medium bowl of ice water
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. agave nectar

Directions

  1. Cut X in core end of each Brussels sprout; set aside.
  2. Heat salted water over medium-high heat; when starts to boil add sprouts; cook until tender (not mushy).
  3. Shock sprouts by immediately transferring sprouts to ice water to stop cooking process; let sit for a few minutes.
  4. Cut sprouts in half.
  5. In large skillet; heat oil, butter over medium-high heat; when butter starts turning light brown, gently stir in sprout halves; season w/Salt & Pepper.
  6. Cook for a few minutes; stir in pecans, agave nectar; serve.