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Lemon Dill Brussels Sprouts

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound (2 cups) Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved lengthwise)
  • 2 teaspoons margarine or butter
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, dill weed, lemon juice and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté sprouts (cut side down) in margarine or butter until they begin to brown.
  4. Stir sprouts and add water. Cover the pan and steam until the water is gone and sprouts are tender crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Mix sprouts with lemon dill sauce. Serve warm.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

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