EBD Recipe: Brussels Sprouts & Citrus Butter

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 30 brussels sprouts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon organic orange zest
• 1 teaspoon organic lime zest
• Juice from ½ of a medium sized orange

Option 1

1. Bring water to a boil in steamer pot and steam vegetables until tender.
2. Meanwhile, combine softened butter and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Use immediately or place in an airtight container in the fridge.
3. Add about 1 tablespoon of butter to warm vegetables and toss to coat.

Option 2

1. Wrap butter in wax paper and place in the fridge for 40 minutes. Then shape it into a log and slice into ½ in slices.

Option 3

1. Increase quantities of butter to yield a larger batch.
2. Wrap it in wax paper and place in the fridge for 40 minutes.
3. With a rolling pin, roll it flat between 2 sheets of wax paper.
4. Use small cookie cutters to cut the butter into special shapes.

*Citrus butter is also excellent on steamed carrots.

Yields 4 servings.

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