Brussels Sprouts with Chilli and Lemon

Brussels Sprouts, Christmas Vegetables,

Brussels Sprouts with Chili and Lemon….

Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Brussels sprouts, trimmed
  • 1 tablesp olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

To Cook

Trim the sprouts and place in a saucepan of boiling salted water.  Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes depending on the size of the sprouts.  While they are cooking heat the oil in a pan and sauté the shallots, garlic and chilli for a couple of minutes over a medium heat.  They should be soft and not coloured.

When the sprouts are cooked drain them well, then stir through the shallots, garlic and chilli mixture along with a squeeze of lemon juice and salt and black pepper to taste.

Source: BordBia