Brussels Sprouts With Sesame Seeds

Name: Brussels Sprouts With Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts; Salt to taste if desired; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

By Pierre Franey

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1pound fresh brussels sprouts
Salt to taste if desired
2tablespoons butter
2tablespoons sesame seeds
¼teaspoon ground cumin

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Preparation

Step 1
Trim off the end of each brussels sprout. Using a sharp, small knife, cut a cross about ½-inch deep in the base of each sprout.
Step 2
Put the sprouts in a saucepan and add cold water to cover and salt. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes until tender. Drain.
Step 3
Add the butter and stir until melted.
Step 4
Put the sesame seeds in a skillet and cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, until seeds are lightly toasted. Add the Brussels sprouts and sprinkle with cumin. Toss to blend and serve.