Lemon-Braised Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 1.5 pounds brussels sprouts fresh
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest 
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Wash brussels sprouts; remove discolored leaves. Trim ends, and cut sprouts in half lengthwise; set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet; add lemon juice, water, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Add brussels sprouts; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until sprouts are tender. Uncover, increase heat to high, and cook 4 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and freshly ground pepper.