My mother-in-law shared this great recipe with me. We like brussels sprouts but we don´t eat them very often. It was quite a pleasant surprise to discover that brussels sprouts taste even better with this easy to make and tasty recipe.  Enjoy!

Brussels Sprouts with Pecans
Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4
(82 cal, 12.6g Carbs, 3.6g Protein)

1 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
8 cups halved and thinly sliced Brussels sprouts (750 gr)
1/4 fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in Brussels sprouts and saute 2 minutes. Add broth and sugar,cook 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently. Stir in salt.Sprinkle with pecans.

Cooking tip: Make sure you don´t add more than a tablespoon of sugar, otherwise your side will be too sweet.