Brussel Sprouts are easy, tasty and can lower cholesterol!

Brussel sprouts can lower cholesterol when steamed.  This is because the fiber-related components in Brussel sprouts do a better job of binding together with bile acids in your digestive tract when they’ve been steamed. When bound together, it’s easier for bile acids to be excreted, which results in a lowering of cholesterol levels.

Ingredients: 

1 pound Brussel Sprouts

Dressing:

• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 medium cloves garlic
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp capers
• 2 tsp minced fresh basil
• 1-2 Tbsp chopped, toasted sunflower seeds
• Sea salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions For Yummy Brussel  Sprouts:

1. Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water.
2. Remove a thin slice from the bottom of the Brussels Sprouts.  Remove any yellow outer leaves.  Cut in quarters.  Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
3. Chop or press garlic and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
4. Steam Brussels Sprouts for 5 minutes.  Add garlic to Brussel Sprouts for the last 2 minutes of steaming.
5. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
6. Transfer Brussel Sprouts to a bowl.  Pour dressing over Brussel Sprouts while still hot.
7. Sprinkle with sunflowr seeds.