Sprouts with chilli butter

Name: Sprouts with chilli butter
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 50 g (2oz) butter, very soft; 2 tsp. dried chilli flakes; 500 g (1lb 2oz) Brussels sprouts

These sprouts are cooked in the microwave in 5 minutes, freeing up hob space

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 14 December 2014

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Cooking Notes: about 5min

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Ingredients

50 g (2oz) butter, very soft
2 tsp. dried chilli flakes
500 g (1lb 2oz) Brussels sprouts

Directions

1. Step 1
  In a small bowl, mix together the butter, chilli and plenty of seasoning.
2. Step 2
  Put the Brussels sprouts in a large microwavesafe bowl, add 2tbsp water and cover with clingfilm. Blast on high for 4-5min, until softened and cooked through.
3. Step 3
  Carefully remove from microwave, stir through butter until melted and Brussels sprouts are coated and transfer to a warmed serving dish. Serve immediately.
  
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