Ingredients
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1 pound small-to-medium Brussels sprouts
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2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
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⅓ cup coconut water, plus more as needed
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2 teaspoons fish sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions
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Trim a bit of the dry stem end from each Brussels sprout, discarding any leaves that fall off. Halve the sprouts from stem to top.
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In a large (12-inch) skillet that holds heat well (such as cast-iron, carbon-steel or stainless-steel), melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, then use a spatula to turn and coat them. When they are all glistening, arrange them, cut-side down, in one layer. Increase the heat to high; cook, without stirring, until well browned in spots on the cut side, 2 to 4 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to medium. Add coconut water, stir and cover the pan to steam until the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Poke one or two sprouts with the tip of a paring knife; they should be just tender. If they are not, add a splash or two of coconut water, cover and continue cooking until just tender.
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Add fish sauce (or soy sauce); shake the pan and stir to distribute. Cook, uncovered, for about 1 minute longer to further develop the flavor and caramelize the sprouts. If needed, raise the heat to coax the cooking. When the sprouts are lightly glazed, remove from the heat and let rest for 1 minute. Serve the sprouts hot, warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
114 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size about 1/2 cup | |
Calories 114 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
Vitamin A 855IU | 17% |
Vitamin C 98mg | 109% |
Folate 71mcg | 18% |
Sodium 269mg | 12% |
Calcium 50mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Magnesium 33mg | 8% |
Potassium 484mg | 10% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.