Brussels Sprouts With Umami Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
• 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, halved
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (do not use soy sauce(use umami sauce)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat wok or skillet over high heat. add the oil.
• 2 when hot, add the brussels sprouts and garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
• 3 add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook for 2 minutes, tossing to cook evenly.
• 4 remove the cover and stir in the umami sauce, lemon juice, zest and pepper.
• 5 continue to cook while occasionally tossing until the liquid is reduced to a thick sauce, about 7 minutes.
• 6 transfer to a plate and serve hot.