Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Pecans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup shelled pecans
• salt
• 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°. spread pecans out on a small baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and deep brown, about 8 minutes. meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. add 2 generous pinches salt, then add brussels sprouts and boil until just soft when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 3–5 minutes. drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. cut brussels sprouts in half lengthwise and set aside.
• 2 heat butter and oil together in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. add onions and sauté, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. add garlic and brussels sprouts and sauté, stirring often, until brussels sprouts are golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes. stir in pecans. season to taste with salt and pepper.