Brussels sprouts, developed in Belgium in the 16th-century, and a member of the cabbage family, are loaded with vitamins, and a food of demonstrated effectiveness in cancer protection, in particular breast and prostate cancers. This way of preparing it does not only preserve such cancer-fighting properties, but is usually appreciated even by those who thought they didn't like brussels sprouts.
7 | Brussels sprouts, cut in half or quartered | 180 g | |
1/2 | shallots, finely chopped | 20 g | |
1 tbsp | canola oil | 15 mL | |
2 tbsp | pine nuts [optional] | 16 g | |
1/2 cup | chicken broth | 125 mL | |
1/2 tbsp | marjoram, fresh, chopped | 4 g | |
2 tbsp | creamy soy preparation for cooking | 30 mL | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] |
per 1 serving (160 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 120 |
Fat 8 g 12 % |
Saturated
0.7 g
4 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 200 mg 8 % |
Carbohydrate 11 g 4 % |
Fibre 4 g 17 % |
Sugars 3 g |
Net Carbs 7 g |
Protein 4 g |
Vitamin A 19 % |
Vitamin C 114 % |
Calcium 7 % |
Iron 19 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Vegetables | 1 |
Fats | 1 |