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Brussels sprouts with red bell pepper strips are a tasty and healthy side dish. Learn how to steam your brussels sprouts with this simple recipe.
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Brussels Sprouts and Red Bell Pepper Strips
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Prep Time
10 min
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Cook Time
10 min
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Total Time
20 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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10 ounces fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts (thawed if frozen, thawed) -
1/2 large red bell pepper (cut into thin strips) -
1 Tbsp light tub margarine PLUS -
1 Tbsp light tub margarine PLUS -
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available) -
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest -
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice -
1/8 teaspoon salt -
4-6 drops red hot-pepper sauce (or to taste)
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Steam the brussels sprouts and bell pepper for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Tip: Serving size 1/2 cup
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 3 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fat, 1 1/2 vegetable
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Prep Time
10 min
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Cook Time
10 min
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Total Time
20 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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10 ounces fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts (thawed if frozen, thawed) -
1/2 large red bell pepper (cut into thin strips) -
1 Tbsp light tub margarine PLUS -
1 Tbsp light tub margarine PLUS -
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available) -
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest -
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice -
1/8 teaspoon salt -
4-6 drops red hot-pepper sauce (or to taste)
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Steam the brussels sprouts and bell pepper for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Tip: Serving size 1/2 cup
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