Brussels Sprouts and Celery in Walnut Butter

• 1 pound brussels sprouts
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper

1. Trim the bottoms of the brussels sprouts and remove any brown or yellowish outer leaves.
2. Cut each one in half.
3. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan.
4. Place a vegetable steamer in the pot.
5. Add the brussels sprouts and celery and steam them, covered, for about 5 minutes or until just tender.
6. When the sprouts are just about cooked, heat the butter in a 9-inch skillet.
7. When the butter turns light brown, add the steamed brussels sprouts and celery, the mustard mixed with water, and the walnuts.
8. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
9. Saute until just heated through, and serve at once.

brussels sprouts, celery stalks, walnuts, butter, mixed, salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/brussels-sprouts-and-celery-in-walnut-butter (may not work)