Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Oh no, you are thinking…another healthy recipe.  Where has Susan gone?

Trust me, I am here.  I still want all.the.things.

But someone recently asked me to give one of their recipes a go, and while they all looked promising, I decided to choose – of my own volition – to try the healthiest looking of the bunch.  Turned out, it tasted fantastic.  Even my man agreed – this recipe, albeit the dreaded BRUSSELS SPROUTS – was a keeper.

Pan seared Brussels sprouts, tossed with caramelized onions and a bit of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, followed up with chunks of fresh apple and garlic.  I know, I know, it sounds odd, and perhaps it is, but combined, it’s an amazing combination of flavorful goodness.

And healthy.  Low in calories, high in fiber and good protein.  Yes, there are carbs – about 14 net grams per serving – but they are healthy carbs, not the ugly, processed variety.

So eat up!

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Apples

recipe from BJ’s Cooking Club

makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!^® Spread
• 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise, (about 4 cups)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 Gala apple, cored and chopped
• 2 cloves  garlic, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Melt I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add Brussels sprouts, onion and salt. Toss until evenly coated. Cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are golden, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in apple and garlic; reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.

So…who introduced me to this new recipe?

BJ’s!  You’ve heard of them, for sure.  The huge shopping warehouse, full of everything we need, all in one place? Yes!

Not only does BJ’s have just about everything you are going to want and need to get your way though the holiday season (frozen apps, festive décor, cookies and candies and gifts), but they also have an online COOKING CLUB.

BJ’s Cooking Club (Cook Smart, Eat Fresh) adds more value to your membership by providing online meal solutions and recipe ideas. These exclusive food solutions, deals and tips will help you free up your calendar so you can focus on entertaining guests this holiday season.

This Brussels sprouts recipe is from BJ’s Cooking Club, and I found all of the ingredients there to create it myself.  Of course, I found a world of other things there that I just HAD to HAVE, but you’ll see what I’m talking about once YOU go in to check it out for yourself.

BJ’s Wholesale Club has over 200 locations in 15 states (CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA.)  So get going, and Happy Holidays!

Disclaimer:  This post was sponsored by Lunchbox.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.