Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups off-dry Riesling
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
- 2 large shallots, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 1 1/4 cups water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the cranberries in the wine at high power for 2 minutes.
- Let stand until the cranberries are slightly plumped, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the cranberries and discard the liquid.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil.
- Add the shallots and cook over low heat until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the brussels sprouts and cook over moderately high heat until bright green, about 2 minutes.
- Add the water and drained cranberries and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook over moderate heat until the brussels sprouts are tender, about 12 minutes.
- Uncover and continue cooking until the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Add the butter and toss to coat.
- Serve right away.
cranberries, grapeseed, shallots, brussels sprouts, water, salt, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/brussels-sprouts-cranberries (may not work)