Brussels Sprouts With Glazed Red Onions

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 5 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• chopped pecans (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 boil sprouts in salted water until tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes; drain and immerse in an ice bath; drain and cut in half.
• 2 saute sprouts, over medium high heat, in 1/2 tsp butter and 1/2 tsp oil until brown and crisp on edges, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper and place in serving bowl; cover and keep warm.
• 3 saute the onions in the same pan, over medium low heat, with the remaining 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp oil, until transparent, about 3-4 minutes; stand back to avoid fumes and add vinegar, deglazing the pan.
• 4 cook until vinegar is reduced and the onions are glazed, about 30 seconds; add to the sprouts and toss to combine; garnish with nuts, if desired; serve immediately.