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Brussel Sprouts, red pepper and cilantro

I always get questions about brussel sprouts recipes. I guess because there are only so many ways to make brussels, right? Here one way I make them, Brussel Sprouts, red pepper, cilantro, and a few other ingredients. It’s super easy!

Brussel Sprouts with Red pepper and cilantro

On a quick side note. For people who live in Covington or Mandeville, bacobar has the BEST brussel sprouts. Like I’m obsessed. If someone can tell me what’s in their recipe, I promise I will buy you dinner. 

This week I’ve had a lot on my mind.. Nothing new there. But one thing I want to share is this quote/mantra I’ve sat with. “Inspiration will find you working.” I don’t know where I saw this. It’s so simple but it means a lot to me. Sometimes without a clear goal in mind, I have trouble finding motivation. I think we all deal with this sometimes. But what I have to remember is if I just continue to work the inspiration will find me. All we have to do is show up. Work without question. And let the answers come to us, in time. 

Medical school is a long journey. 4 years undergrad, 4 years medical school, +4-8 years of residency. We’re looking at 12-16 years of training “before you can do what you want.” I’m learning to love the journey. I get to help deliver  babies, scrub into interesting surgeries, and take it all in. Maybe I don’t have the freedom I want yet, and I’m still paying them not the other way around haha. But trusting the journey is all I can do. Even when it get’s hard. 

Brussel Sprouts with Red pepper and cilantro

In third year, finally I have time to do some things I love! Like see my friends and family, workout more, cook some new things, and explore my city. I can’t complain. What kind of posts do you want more of? Comment below. 

Brussel Sprouts, Red Pepper and Cilantro

an easy side dish packed with flavor
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Servings 3
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb of brussel sprouts halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 pinches red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450F.
  • Place halved brussels in large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle on to brussel sprouts and toss with a spoon.
  • Pour brussels onto baking pan. Place in oven for 15-18 minutes, or until tender.
  • Remove and top with cilantro. Serve hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1340IUVitamin C: 139.4mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2.2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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  1. Irene says

    October 12, 2018 at 7:48 am

    I cannot tell for sure but that quote was written on the wall of my art classroom in high school and it was quoted to Picasso.

    I am very curious about your journey from paleo to regular eating, as well as the reasons that brought you back. I have always been interested in paleo but never fully commited to that lifestyle as I found some of its dietary restrictions unnecesary for healthy people. However, I think there are many good ideas ingrained in the paleo philosophy, like cooking from scratch, exercising regularly and getting a good sleep at night. Also, another reason why i’ve never fully adopted a paleo diet is because I think that we in Europe have a head-start in nutritional matters as we have far more regulation concerning food and there’s not that much processed food in supermarkets (though that’s quickly changing and people are turning more and more to ready-made dinners and spending less time preparing meals)

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    • Monica Bravo says

      May 2, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Irene,
      I love Picasso so I hope that’s where the quote came from. For me I needed a strict diet for me to learn how to eat healthier. I wasn’t sure what was healthy, how to cook, or how I’d feel eating this way. Paleo was a great reset for that. Now I can use those principles in my life, but still eat gluten and dairy when I want. I will write more about this if you’d like!!
      Nice to meet you : )
      Monica

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Monica Bravo Hi, I'm Dr. Monica Bravo! I am a Resident Physician working towards being a Board-Certified Dermatologist. I'm a real foodie enthusiast, aspiring cook, and long time food blogger. I want to help my readers eat healthier, one meal at a time! Read more!

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