Sauteed Brussle Sprouts with Garlic

Sauteed Brussle Sprouts with Garlic

    *  1 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
    * 4 garlic cloves, chopped
    * 3 teaspoons butter or stick margarine, divided
    * 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
    * 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * 1/8 teaspoon pepper

 DIRECTIONS

   1. Cut an X in the core end of each brussels sprout; set aside.  In a large saucepan, saute garlic in 1 teaspoon butter and oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Add sprouts; toss to coat. Add the broth, salt and pepper; cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until sprouts are tender. Drain; add the remaining butter and toss until melted.
 
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2/3 cup) equals 83 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 198 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.