Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus with Rosemary Recipe Video

This recipe is fast and easy and the results are so rewarding. These two seasonal veggies and the essence of the rosemary make a great combination. The pumpkin seeds and almonds kick up the protein and add a satisfying crunch to each bite.

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodVegetarian
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Brussels sprouts1 Pound
 Asparagus spears1 Pound
 Green onion1 Bunch (100 gm)
 Raw pumpkin seeds4 Tablespoon
 Raw almonds4 Tablespoon, sliced
 Fresh rosemary1 Bunch (100 gm) (If you are picking it fresh than a handful will do. Keep the rosemary in sprigs.)
 Sea salt1 Teaspoon (or to taste)
 Cracked black pepper1 Teaspoon (or to taste)
 Olive oil/Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon (for sauteing)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 218 Calories from Fat 112

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20.2%

Saturated Fat 2 g9.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 410.3 mg17.1%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g6.9%

Dietary Fiber 7.6 g30.4%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 8 g16.4%

Vitamin A 41.8% Vitamin C 128.5%

Calcium 15.2% Iron 23.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Wash all the veggies and pat them dry.
2. Remove the outer leaves from the Brussels Sprouts, trim off stem and cut into quarters
3. Cut the asparagus and green onions into thirds

MAKING
4. Heat the oil in a non-stick saute pan on a medium high heat and add all the veggies at the same time.
5. Sauté for a couple of minutes then add the rosemary sprigs.
6. Season with the salt and pepper and continue to sauté until the Brussels sprouts begin to brown and become crispy.
7. Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds and almonds and continue to sauté for another minute or two, until the seeds begin to brown.

SERVING
8. Serve the wonderfully healthy and delicious veggies at room temperature over a bed of tossed greens and garnish with your favorite salad toppings and a vinaigrette dressing. This makes a great side dish
9. Or you can serve it over a bowl of rice, millet or quinoa as a main.

NOTE
You might want to remove the rosemary sprigs before eating because the stems can be a bit woody.
If you don’t have pumpkin seeds or almonds try adding sunflower seeds, pine nuts or even walnuts and pecans. Any combo will work.
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