Brussels Sprouts Smothered in White Sauce
Whether you’re a fan of Brussels Sprouts or not, you will be once you taste this SkinnyLicious recipe. Brussels Sprouts are at the top of the superfood’s list with amazing health benefits. A member of the cabbage family, Brussels Sprouts are packed with anti-oxidants and immune boosting properties.
The fats in this recipe come primarily from the olive oil, which is a healthy fat.
Yields: 4 servings | Calories: 158 | Previous Points: 3 | Points Plus: 4 | Total Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fats: 1 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 2 mg | Sodium: 215 mg | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Dietary fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 5 g | Protein: 6 g
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels Sprouts
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely diced sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth, fat free, low sodium
- 1 cup milk (low fat milk can be used but whole is best in this recipe)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (see video below on how to remove thyme from stem)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Remove outer leaves of Brussels Sprouts and discard any bad leaves as well. Steam until tender, about 20 minutes. In the meantime, add oil to a large skillet, turn to medium-low and sauté onion until tender, about 4 minutes. Add cornstarch, pepper and salt, stir. Pour in broth, milk, thyme and cayenne pepper, stir and continue cooking until sauce has reached the desired consistency. Pour sauce over steamed Brussels Sprouts.
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