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5-Minute Brussels Sprouts

From World's Healthiest Foods

Even if you have not been a fan of Brussels sprouts, I think you will love this Healthiest Way of Recipe. It not only has great flavor, takes little time to prepare, but one serving provides 870% of the daily value (DV) for health-promoting vitamin K, 326% DV for vitamin C and 40% DV for vitamin A. And they only take minutes to prepare. Enjoy!

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 lb Brussels sprouts

Mediterranean Dressing

6 TBS extra virgin olive oil
4 tsp lemon juice
2-4 medium cloves garlic, chopped or pressed
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Optional:

1 TBS dijon mustard, 1 TBS minced parsley

Directions:

1. Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water.
2. While steam is building up in steamer, cut Brussels sprouts into quarters and let sit for at least
3. 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
4. Chop or press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting properties.
5. Steam Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes.
6. Transfer to a bowl. Toss Brussels sprouts, while they are still hot, with the ingredients for the
7. Mediterranean Dressing. (Mediterranean Dressing does not need to be made separately.)

Serves 4-6