Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Serves 6
Cooking Time: Approximately 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb Brussels sprouts, fresh
1 tsp butter
1 ½ tbs maple syrup, pure
2 ¼ tsp vegetable stock
2 ¼ tsp water
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:

Clean Brussels sprouts by pulling away any loose or yellowed leaves. With a paring knife, cut a shallow X into each stem. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add Brussels sprouts, cooking until tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain, and immediately shock Brussels sprouts in an ice bath. Melt butter in a pot or skillet. Add maple syrup to butter. Add Brussels sprouts, water, vegetable stock, and salt and pepper, simmer until liquid has reduced by half. Keep warm until ready to serve.