Brussel Sprouts With A Special Butter

Now, let’s face it. Brussel Sprouts – you either LOVE them or you HATE them. Before you get carried away and dismiss this recipe….give it a trial run and I bet you use it at your Festive Table.

• 2 lbs. fresh Brussel Sprouts, trimmed and washed
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• pinch of salt
• 6 oz. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts, coarsely diced and toasted

In a large saucepan with water, bring the brussel sprouts to the boil and cook until tender. Drain, cut in half and put 1 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan and put all the sprouts on a medium heat to lightly brown.

In your blender add the butter, olive oil and hazelnuts and grind until smooth. Add the butter to the brussel sprouts and serve.

I bet you love them now. Really!