Weekends Over

March 9, 2009 mamoointhemiddle

Tomorrow it is rise and shine, one hour earlier than we have been getting up. So prepare to wake up to the dark !! Lovely thought, huh?

My healthy choice recipe is soooo good IF you like brussel sprouts.

 

Fried Brussels Sprouts recipe – 163 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb Brussels sprouts
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
4-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste

lemon juice (optional)

Preparation:
1. Remove the brown outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts.
2. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half.
3. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the Brussels sprouts and fry them for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn a very dark brown color (but be careful not to burn them).
5. In the last minute of cooking, add the garlic and stir in to combine (be careful not to burn the garlic!).
6. Season with salt,  and lemon juice (if using) to taste. Serve warm.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 163
Calories from fat: 126
Total fat: 14.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 8.8g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
WW points: 4

Here is another W.C Fields quote :

“If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bull.”

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