BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUTS, SESAME SEEDS AND THYME

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So now I have to hurry on with the recipe, I need to finish a photo job today plus that we don't have almost anything to eat in this house so my minutes here counted! Brussels sprouts again, yes but let's enjoy them because they are good to eat and good for your body!






BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUTS, SESAME SEEDS AND THYME

250 g/8,8 Brussels sprouts
100 ml/0,42 cup walnuts
1 tblsp sesame seeds
1 or 2 sprigs of thyme
1 clove of garlic, optional
salt
extra-virgin olive oil

- Clean and quarter the Brussels sprouts and put them in a skillet with some oil and the garlic.
- Start cooking them on a low flame/temperature, add the thyme and cook until the sprouts are soft.
- Meanwhile chop the walnuts and add them and the sesame seeds to the sprouts. Go on cooking for a couple of minutes.
- Serve as it is or with couscous, rice, quinoa-you name it!



Some recipes with Brussels sprouts here on Lucullian, for more see the recipe index:

CROSTINI WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR BRAISED BRUSSELLS SPROUTS AND GOAT´S CHEESE
LIME BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA AND DRIED FIGS