Maple and Date Balsamic Brussels with Pomegranate Seeds

Ingredients

• 2 cups Ocean Mist Farms Value-Added Brussels Sprouts
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspooon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 9 Natural Delights dates, pitted and chopped
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp orange zest
• Trim and halve four cups Brussels sprouts.
• Prepare a large cast iron skillet or pan with butter or cooking oil of preference on medium heat.
• When the pan is ready, place Brussels halves open side down then season with salt pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• When the bottoms begin to crisp and turn golden brown (about 5-6 minutes), stir the pieces in the pan and add the chopped dates and maple syrup.
• Give another stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the Brussels are cooked thoroughly.
• Finally, when ready, remove form heat, and transfer to a serving platter. Finish with balsamic reduction, then garnish with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds and orange zest! Enjoy!
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