Quick and Easy Brussel Sprouts

I have always loved my green veggies. Even when I was little. I was probably the least picky child ever. Much unlike my daughter who is 6 and I practically have to force feed every meal to her. One of my favorite vegetables is brussel sprouts. 

Until the last year or so, I had always bought the freezer steam fresh bags that you just pop into the microwave and are slathered in butter. Those are good but I have been trying to eat a bit healthier lately. I really like fresh brussel sprouts for a couple of reasons. First, they are cheaper; Second, they taste better; and Third, its quick and easy!!

Ingredients                                                         **Note- I did not put  measurements in the                                                                                                                                                   ingredients because it depends on your                                                                                                                                            family size. You really can't mess these up!

• Package of fresh brussel sprouts
• Olive oil
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Black Pepper

Directions

To get started, cut off the ends of the brussel sprouts, You want the first two leaves to fall off but no more than that. Next, cut each brussel sprout in half from end to top. Now, place in a saute pan on med high heat and coat with olive oil. sprinkle a dash of salt and a dash of pepper and stir to coat. let the brussel sprouts brown lightly and then turn heat down to med, and cook for about 6-7 minutes.  You dont want them mushy, or at least I don't.

Just remove from pan and Enjoy.

Simple as that!! They accompany any great meal. I made mine with meatloaf.

Click here for my recipe of Turkey Meatloaf

If you enjoyed this recipe let me know in the comments!!!!

Poached Egg Sandwich

So I have been trying to eat healthy the last few days but I don't want to sacrifice flavor or sustenance. Usually when that happens, there's a high chance that I will eat an entire package of Oreos in the middle of the night, LOL. I tend to binge when I deprive myself. So I have been experimenting with a few lighter recipes on Pinterest and tweaking them to either my liking, or using ingredients that I have on hand. This is a poached egg sandwich recipe. I had never poached an egg before but I had watched my grandma make them many times. I do not have one of those fancy microwave poachers so I just used the old fashioned boiling method....OK lets get started...

 

 yield 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 Large Eggs
• 0 cal or low cal butter spray ( 1 tbls of regular unsalted butter will work)
• 2 small mushrooms sliced (you can use any type of mushroom)
• 1 chopped green onion(green part only)
• about 10 spinach leaves
• 1 slice of provolone cut in half
• salt and pepper or favorite seasoning(I used Greek Seasoning instead of S&P
• 2 small buns or toasted bread (I am using left over homemade pretzel bread but any kind will work)

Poaching the eggs...

Fill a medium sauce pan 3/4 full with water  and bring to a boil.  Crack open your eggs and drop into the boiling water. Some of the egg white will separate and thats ok. Once the eggs are in the water turn the heat down to med high that way it will still boil but will not foam up and overflow.  Boil for about 8 minutes. If you still want a runny yolk, less boil time.

While your eggs are boiling, put your sliced mushrooms and chopped green onion in a small frying pan. Spray with butter spray to coat and sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper or your choice of seasoning. Saute on med high heat just until the mushrooms start sweating. Now add your spinach. You want the spinach to wilt but not burn so give it a few stirs with a spatula.

When the Spinach wilts remove from heat and set aside.  Your eggs should be done now so just scoop them out with a slotted spoon or if you have a hand held scoop strainer then use that. 

I like to cut my egg in half so it will fit better on the bun

Now you can start stacking your sandwich.

I place the egg on first, then the sauteed mushrooms with the spinach and onions, then I top with the half slice of provolone. 

Those are some fine looking sandwiches. If you want something lighter, opt for only one slice of bread and eat with a fork.

*Other Great toppings would be; fresh Avocado and spicy mustard