Steam Broiled Brussel Sprouts

So, my new favorite veggie is Steam Broiled Brussel Sprouts! My good friend Rebecca made them a while back and I have been trying to both recreate and slim up that recipe without losing the great flavor. The trick to this phabulous side dish is ALL in the preparation, so here's the dealio:

Steam Broiled Brussel Sprouts

1.5-2 lbs of FRESH brussel sprouts (dudes frozen just won't do)
3 tsp. Olive Oil
3 tsp. Lite Margarine
1/2 can reduced fat chicken broth
Non-stick cooking spray
2 tbsps. chopped walnuts (optional)

Seasonings (to taste)
Black Pepper
Mrs. Dash
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Salt

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish (I prefer a glass casserole dish, but a baking sheet also works well) with non stick cooking spray.

2.Cut the ends of the sprouts, some leaves will fall off...IT IS OKAY. Then halve each sprout. Rinse with water and put in baking dish. Set aside for a bit...

3. Microwave your margarine...yeah it will look pretty weird as the coloring and oil will unmix lol. Add your olive oil to this and mix. Coat your brussel sprouts THROUGHLY! Add walnuts now if you desire.THEN pour chicken broth into baking dish. Be careful NOT to pour directly onto the sprouts.
4. Now it's time to season these puppies up. As you can see I do not put quantities on my seasoning because it's all to taste. But I will give you this tidbit...go heavy on the garlic and onion powder, minimal on the salt and pepper ;).

5. Put some foil on it and bake for 20 minute stirring occasionally to insure even browning.


7. Take the foil off and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until all the broth has steamed out and these puppies start to char up a bit..or until no (or VERY little) broth remains (like mine a little charred) though lol.