Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon

(Originally posted by Bethany)

Okay. I know I’ve been scarce. Sorry.

I really will be back…ummmm…one day. 

Anyway, I love Brussels Sprouts. They are one of my favorite vegetables that I never touched until I got married at 25. My hubby requested them and I gave them a try. Since then, I’ve adored the things. Yum.

So, I’m always looking for new Brussels Sprouts recipes. I found this recipe that I can’t wait to try and didn’t want to wait to share it. It looks heavenly! And I’ll probably make it on Sunday. Just have to go shopping first.

Here goes:

Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon

1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
1 lbs Brussels sprouts
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 teaspoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp black mustard seeds or poppy seeds
2 Tbsp vermouth or dry white wine
Salt and pepper to taste.

1 Place lemon juice in a large bowl. Cut bottoms off sprouts, and discard. Halve sprouts lengthwise. If you are really ambitions, carefully cut out and discard the firm core of each sprout half. Thinly slice the sprouts. As you work, transfer slices into bowl with lemon juice. When all sprouts are sliced toss them in juice and separate leaves. (Recipe can be prepared to this point and refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 hours.)
2 When ready to serve, heat oil and butter over high heat in a skillet large enough to hold all sprouts. When very hot (almost to smoking point) add sprouts, garlic and seeds, and cook, stirring often, until sprouts are wilted and lightly cooked, but still green and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Some leaves might brown slightly.
3 Add vermouth, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Turn off heat, add salt and pepper to taste and stir in the lemon zest, reserving a little for top of dish. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining zest and serve.

Serves 4.

Check it out where I found it on Simply Recipes. Her version has pictures and more details!