SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUTS AND RED ONION

2 pints Brussels sprouts

2 tbsp salted butter

1/2 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter)

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp chopped walnuts

2 tbsp minced red onion

Grated rind from 1/2 of a lemon

1 tbsp lemon juice

Trim bases off Brussels sprouts. Cut sprouts in half and place, flat side down, on a cutting board. Cut into fine shreds, starting at the base.

Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts, salt, black pepper, chopped walnuts, and red onion. Sauté mixture until sprouts are crisp tender. Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon rind and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings

Recipe and photo Country Living 2000