Ingredients

serves 8

　　2 pounds Brussels sprouts, stem ends trimmed and scored with an X

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1 garlic clove, minced

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

　　

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; insert a steamer rack. Add the Brussels sprouts; steam until bright green and just tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

　　

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Brussels sprouts; cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon juice and walnuts.

　　Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.Buy the full book from Amazon.