Brussel sprouts with pine nuts are a great vegetarian dish which is quick and easy to make. It also has a great crunch with the toasted pine nuts!
Serves 5
Time required 30 minutes
Difficulty level 2
Cost of ingredients 5 USD
- 1 pound (500ml) Brussel sprouts, cut in half
- 1 cup (250ml) pine nuts
- 2 gloves garlic, crushed and minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
In a non-stick skillet over medium hi heat, add in the pine nuts and toast them for a few minutes. Make sure to stir or toss the nuts so they don’t scorch or burn. Remove from heat and put aside.
Put oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in garlic and allow to cook about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Next, add in brussel sprouts and saute until tender. Add in pine nuts, salt, pepper and toss. Cook another couple of minutes.
Serve hot as either a side dish or in more quantity as a main!
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