With the holidays quickly approaching we want to make sure we can have our cake, eat it too, and not gain any waist weight. We’re implementing new healthy sides to our holiday meals, so we can have a weight stress free holiday season. Brussels sprouts aren’t the enemy we made them out to be as children, they actually taste good! And do awesome things to keep that body looking tight and right. This recipe for balsamic glazed brussels sprouts will soon become a holiday tradition.
Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Combine brussels sprouts, broth, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in slow cooker. Cover and cook until brussels sprouts are tender, 2 to 3 hours on high.
- Drain brussels sprouts and transfer to serving dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and oil, then sprinkle with pine nuts and parmesan. Serve.
