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Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Sunflower Seeds

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  1. Donā€™t ask me why, but I just love the way sunflower seeds enhance the flavor of this underappreciated vegetable. Trim the stem ends from about a pint of Brussels sprouts, cut them in half, and steam just until they are bright green and tender to your liking, about 3 to 5 minutes. Please donā€™t overcook them! Drain, toss with a little flaxseed or olive oil, and sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons of toasted sunflower seeds.

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright Ā© 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).
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