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Healthy Weight Loss — Without Dieting

5-Minute Brussels Sprouts
with Mustard

Even if you have not been a fan of Brus-
sels sprouts, I think you will love adding
this recipe to your Healthy Weight Loss
menu. Like their cousins broccoli and
kale, they are rich in health-promoting
sulfur compounds, which help cenhance
liver. And they only take minutes to prepare. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 lb Brussels sprouts
½ TBS extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
2 medium cloves garlic, chopped or pressed
1 TBS Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water.


2. While steam is building up in steamer, cut Brussels sprouts into
   quarters and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their hidden
   health benefits.


3. Chop or press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out
   their health-promoting properties.


4. Steam Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes.


5. Transfer to a bowl. Toss Brussels sprouts, while they are still hot,
   with the ingredients.

Serves 2

Calories 152.78

Calories-Saturated Fat 6.09

Protein 8.37 g

Carbohydrates 25.29 g

Dietary Fiber 8.79 g

Soluble Fiber 4.54 g

InSoluble Fiber 4.09 g

Fat - Total 4.88 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Calcium 111.68 mg

Potassium 913.15 mg

Sodium 246.75 mg

Nutritional Profile