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Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

By Janice Bell
Arome Kitchen
105 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031

Simple, elegant, and tender with a bit of crunch. Serve this brussels recipe all at the end of a long winter to keep that craving for greens satisfied in style. Featuring our Black Mission Fig Balsamic and healthful, delicious, seasonally-sourced Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb brussel sprouts, cut into quarters

• 2-3 Tbl extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 sweet onion, diced

• ¼ cup goat cheese

• ¼ walnuts, chopped

• ¼ cup black mission fig balsamic

Method:

• Dice onions. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Cook onion until translucent.

• Cut Brussels sprouts in half, then cut each half lengthwise again.

• Add Brussels sprouts to the pan, and continue cooking until caramelized, about 8 minutes, or until dark golden brown. Add chopped walnuts, salt, and pepper. Pan roast for 2 minutes.

• Transfer to a serving bowl, toss with balsamic vinegar, then add goat cheese. Serve immediately.

• For extra flavor, try tossing in crispy bacon chunks.