Average Rating: 4TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.Ingredients
- 16 fresh Brussels sprouts (about 1-1/2-inch diameter), trimmed
- 1 medium sweet red pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1. In a large saucepan, place a steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Bring water to a boil. Place Brussels sprouts in basket. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Cool slightly; cut each sprout in half.
- 2. Cut red pepper and onion into 1-1/2-in. pieces. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread Brussels sprouts, red pepper and onion. Mix salt, garlic powder and pepper. Brush vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt mixture. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
1 skewer: 84 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.