Sunday, August 23, 2015

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Pine Nuts - 15.2g Carbs, 5.9g Fiber, 3.7g Sugar

 

Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Pine Nuts - 15.2g Carbs, 5.9g Fiber, 3.7g Sugar

From Slow Cooker Revolution Volume 2 by the editors at America's Test Kitchen
You can find balsamic glaze with the vinegar and salad dressings in most well-stocked supermarkets.

** Note: Balsamic glaze will be high in carbs and sugars! For Nutrition I used Balsamic vinegar!

2 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper
2 Tbsp balsamic glaze **Note
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Combine brussels sprouts, broth, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in slow cooker. Cover and cook until brussels sprouts are tender, 2 to 3 hours on high.

Drain brussels sprouts and transfer to serving dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and oil, then sprinkle with pine nuts and parmesan. Serve.

Servings: 6
Serving Size: 256 g
Nutrition per Serving: 188 Calories, 104 Calories from Fat, 11.6g Total Fat, 2.6g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 7mg Cholesterol, 380mg Sodium, 694mg Potassium, 15.2g Total Carbs, 5.9g Dietary Fiber, 3.7g Sugars, 10.6g Protein
Vitamin A 24% - Vitamin C 213% - Calcium 14% - Iron 13%
Nutrition Grade: A

Good points:
    Low in cholesterol
    High in dietary fiber
    High in manganese
    High in phosphorus
    High in potassium
    High in vitamin A
    Very high in vitamin C


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