Brussels Sprouts with Walnut Caramel Sauce

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This was a surprisingly tasty appetizer that we enjoyed recently at a restaurant. It was so nice, we wanted to share it with all of you. It is not overly sweet, just lightly so and very walnutty in flavor. A wonderful enhancement for nice fresh Brussels sprouts.

Serving Size: 2

Ingredients:

• 12-14 per person Brussels sprouts per person
• 10 walnuts, ground
• 2 Tbs. walnut oil
• 1 Tbs. light brown sugar
• 1 Tbs. maple or agave syrup
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup soy cream or soy milk
• walnuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Place the walnut oil in a small saucepan.
2. Grind the 10 walnuts to a powder (I used a coffee grinder).
3. Put the ground walnuts in the walnut oil, and bring to a low heat.
4. Add the brown sugar syrup and salt.
5. Heat until it becomes a smooth mixture.
6. Add the soy cream or milk and mix well.
7. Season to taste with additional salt or brown sugar.

Meanwhile:

1. Clean the Brussels sprouts and cut an X on the bottom stem part.
2. Steam the Brussels sprouts for 5-8 minutes until they are soft, but still bright green.
3. Put the caramel sauce in a small dipping bowl and garnish with the chopped walnuts.
4. Serve the Brussels sprouts with the caramel sauce as a dip.

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