CANDIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Serves: 4 – 6

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of brussels sprouts
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 4 large cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup of cranberries
• 1/2 cup of toasted sliced almonds
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Glazed balsamic vinegar, optional

Directions:

1. Clean brussels sprouts by removing outer layers of leaves, cut stems and cut in half.
2. Heat a large pan and add onions. Saute until translucent, approximately 5 minutes and add garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the Brussels sprouts and saute for 5 minutes or until slightly brown.
4. In a bowl, mix the vegetable stock, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
5. Add liquid mixture to the pan, cover and steam for 10 minutes or until sprouts are fork-tender
6. In a pan while spouts are steaming, toast the almonds. This only takes a few minutes so be careful not to burn them.
7. Place sprouts onto a serving dish, sprinkle with toasted almonds and drizzle with glazed balsamic if using.
8. Enjoy