Yummy Brussel Sprouts

Prep Notes

This recipe takes Brussel sprouts to a new level with tasty grapes and other ingredients to enhance the wonderful flavor of the Brussel sprouts.

1 pound fresh Brussel sprouts, trim ends and damaged leaves, and trim ends

one TBSP coconut oil

one shallot, minced or pressed through a garlic press (this is a neat little trick that saves time and works really well for mincing)

One large or two smaller garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press

1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme or 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped thyme

1 to 1 1/2 cups of red grapes (organic if possible, cleaned very well in either case).   Cut in half.

1 to 2 TBSP light white grape juice

1/2 to 3/4 cup of organic garbanzo beans, rinse and drain

1/4 tsp salt

1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steam Brussel sprouts for ten minutes.  

Heat coconut oil in large skillet using medium heat.   Cook the shallots, garlic, and thyme for about two minutes.  Stir several times.

Add the grapes and cook for two to three minutes.  Stir several times.

Add the rest of the ingredients and cook 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Sprinkle the lemon zest.

This dish is good served either hot or cold and the leftovers are delicious!   Enjoy!