Grilled Brussels Sprouts

Serves 6

Each serving equals 0.5 cup of vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper

Directions: Preheat the grill. Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Using metal skewers slide 5-6 Brussels sprouts onto each skewer with the stem ends facing in the same direction, leaving at least 1/2-inch in between each sprout.  Place the skewers onto the grill with stem end closest to the flame. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the skewers over and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 110, Protein 4g, Fat 7g, Calories From Fat 55%, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 10g, Fiber 4g, Sodium 190mg.

Source:  The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook