ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH AGAVE NECTAR

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil,

1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved,

1 clove garlic, minced,

2 tablespoons agave nectar, and/or sugar free simple syrup,

1/2 cup olive oil, for dressing,

4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, for dressing,

1 teaspoon sea salt, for dressing,

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat, and add: brussel sprouts with cut side down, salt, and pepper.  Cook sprouts, stirring often for approximately 5 minutes, until golden. Cover and cook Brussels sprouts for ten minutes, shaking the skillet a few times, until the sprouts are tender. 

2. Lower heat to medium-low, stir in garlic before evenly drizzling agave nectar, and cook for 2 more minutes.

3.  Use the three last 3 ingredients, displayed above, to create the dressing.  Place olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and sea salt in a bowl, and whisk together until well blended. Set aside.

4.  Remove Brussels sprouts from the burner, and drizzle with dressing, as much as desired.