Brussels Sprouts With Sesame Seeds

• 1 pint brussels sprouts
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped white onions
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1. Trim off the ends of the sprouts, and make a small gash at the bottom of each.
2. Add them to a saucepan with enough water to cover the sprouts, and salt to taste.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer to desired degree of doneness, about 8 minutes.
4. Drain.
5. Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the onions, the sesame seeds and cumin.
6. Cook, stirring until wilted.
7. Add the sprouts.
8. Blend well, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.

brussels sprouts, salt, butter, white onions, sesame seeds, ground cumin

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6511 (may not work)