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Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Fennel

The flavors of the fennel and caramelized onion make this unusual dish a standout.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 teaspoons light tub margarine
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-rings
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, cut into matchstick-size pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
8 ounces small or medium brussels sprouts, whole if small or halved if medium, trimmed
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium skillet, melt the margarine over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.

    Step 2

    Stir in the sugar and salt. Increase the heat to medium high. Stir in the fennel. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the onion and fennel are golden brown and the fennel is tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, put the brussels sprouts in a medium saucepan. Pour in water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain in a colander. Transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside.

    Step 4

    Stir the onion mixture into the brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with the walnuts.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 92

    Step 7

    Total fat: 3.5g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 134mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 14g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 5g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 4g

    Step 17

    Protein: 4g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 65mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 534mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    3 vegetable

    Step 21

    1/2 fat

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