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Pecan Butter Brussels Sprouts

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INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4.

  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 tbs nut butter
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • pinch of salt

METHOD:

  1. Trim Brussels sprouts and cut in half.
  2. Add Brussels sprouts to a pot of boiling water & boil for 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
  3. In a medium-sized pan, heat butter. Add pecans and cook for 2 minutes or until the mixture is fragrant. Remove & set aside.
  4. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan & cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
  5. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice & salt, toss to combine.
  6. Serve Brussels sprouts into a serving dish and top with browned pecans.

 

Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 spears of asparagus, trimmed
  • 8 eggs
  • 3 tbsp chopped dill
  • 200g smoked salmon, cut into strips
  • 50g grated parmesan

METHOD:

  1. Preheat oven to 150c. Line a baking tin approx. 20cm square.
  2. Boil a saucepan of water & add asparagus. Cook until just tender. Drain & rinse under cold water and cut into 1cm lengths.
  3. Whisk together the eggs & dill in a bowl. Season, then stir in the asparagus and smoked salmon. Pour into prepared tin & sprinkle with parmesan.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes or until just set.
  5. Remove from the oven & allow to cool before cutting into pieces.

 

Asparagus, Egg & Bacon Salad

with Dijon Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 1.

  • 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled & sliced.
  • 2 rashers bacon, cooked & chopped.
  • 1 2/3 cups asparagus, chopped.
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard.
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar.
  • pinch of salt & pepper, to taste.

METHOD:

  1. Boil a pot of water, add the asparagus & cook 2-3 minutes, until tender yet firm. Drain & run under cold water to stop it from cooking further. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl mix the Dijon, oil, vinegar, salt & pepper.
  3. Arrange the asparagus on a plate, top with egg & bacon & drizzle with the vinaigrette. Enjoy!

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© 2020 Kim Buckingham - Nutritionist &  Hormone Health Coach

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