Not Your Mama's Brussels Sprouts

Not to say your mama wasn’t doing a good job with the Brussels sprouts, it is just that this recipe actually makes you want to eat them.

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Ingredients:
1 bag (about 2 cups) Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot (or ¼ of medium onion), finely minced
½ teaspoon dried red chili flakes
*2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or rosemary, or a combination), minced
Pinch, salt
2 tablespoons water

Process:

1. Remove tough bottom of the sprout then cut in half lengthwise (remove outer leaves if they are damaged).
2. Pour enough extra virgin olive oil in the bottom of a skillet to coat it. Turn on medium high heat.
3. Add shallot and chili flakes, sauté until soft, about 2 minutes (if using garlic add at this point).
4. Add sprouts and half the thyme and cook until they start to brown, turning occasionally (will take about 10 minutes to cook).
5. If the sprouts seem to be sticking to the pan and getting a bit dry, add a couple tablespoons of water to loosen them up.
6. Sprinkle with remaining thyme, salt to taste, and serve.