Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 4 h 6
Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
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Super Easy Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts. The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!

Ingredients


908 gm Brussels sprouts (rinsed & halved)
2 tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1 pinch Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp Pine nuts, dried (toasted; for serving, optional)
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving, optional)
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar (for balsamic reduction)
1 tbsp packed Brown sugar (light brown sugar; for balsamic reduction)

Instructions


  1. Add brussels sprouts and olive oil to a slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours or until tender.
  3. While the brussels sprouts are cooking make the balsamic reduction ( you can make it about 30 minutes before the brussels sprouts are done).
  4. To make the balsamic reduction, add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Keep warm until ready to use.
  5. When the brussels sprouts are ready drizzle with the balsamic reduction and serve immediately with pine nuts and parmesan cheese, if desired.
  6. Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Keep warm until ready to use.

 

 

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Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 159
Calories from fat 66
Calories from saturated fat 11.2
Total Fat 7.3 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.8 g
Cholesterol 1.8 mg
Sodium 94 mg
Potassium 634 mg
Total Carbohydrate 20.0 g
Dietary Fiber 5.8 g
Sugars 8.8 g
Protein 6.2 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Vegetables 2.0

Energy sources


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