Brussels Sprouts with Orange Butter and Hazelnuts

Brussels Sprouts with Orange Butter and Hazelnuts

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved through  the stem end
  • 6 Tbsps. butter
  • 4 tsps. grated orange zest
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts (filberts), toasted, skinned and coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot 3/4ths full with water and pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Add Brussels sprouts and boil until tender when pierced with a fork, about 8 minutes.  Drain well.
  3. Put a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.
  4. Add the orange zest and Brussels sprouts and stiff until the Brussels sprouts are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Transfer to a large warmed bowl. Sprinkle with the hazelnuts and serve all at once.
  • 8-10 Servings
  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Cook Time 20 min
  • Ready Time 35 min