Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Sweet Potatoes

Another sweet potato recipe!

1 1/2 cups cubed, peeled sweet potatoes
3/4 lb brussels sprouts, cut in half
1 tbsp margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp crushed garlic
1/4 cup chicken stock
4 tsp brown sugar or honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp pecan pieces, toasted

1. In a saucepan of boiling water, cook sweet potatoes until just tender; drain and reserve. Repeat with brussels sprouts. Set aside.
2. In nonstick skillet, melt margarine; saute onion and garlic until just tender. Add sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, stock, sugar, cinnamon and pecans; cook for 3 mins or until vegetables are tender.


Makes 4 servings

Calories: 182
Fat: 6g
Fibre: 6g