Stir-Fried Sprouts with Honey, Ginger and Lemon Print E-mail
Preparation time: 10 minutesImage
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 4

Trim the stalks from 300g (11oz) sprouts and cut them into quarters. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain.

Heat a frying pan and dry fry 50g (2oz) of unsalted cashew nuts over a medium heat until lightly toasted. Set to one side.

Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the pan then stir-fry 3cm (11/4 in) root ginger, 1 tablespoon honey and 2 teaspoons lemon juice for 1 minute.

Add the sprouts, stir-fry them until tender then toss with the cashew nuts and lemon zest to taste. Serve at once.
Brussels Sprouts Chiffonade with Bacon, Garlic and Shallots

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Serves 4

Cut 300g (11oz) of trimmed Brussels sprouts into a fine shred (chiffonade).

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and melt 20g (3/4 oz) butter into it.

Add 2 finely chopped shallots, 1 crushed clove of garlic and 50g (2oz) chopped smoked bacon.

Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shallot has softened.

Add the chiffonade of Brussels sprouts and stir for 5 -10 minutes until cooked through.