Braised Seasoned Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1/2  teaspoonmustard seed
• 1/2  teaspooncumin seed
• 1/2  teaspoonfennel seed
• 2  teaspoonsgrated fresh ginger
• 1  dried Thai red pepper, crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 8  ouncesBrussels sprouts, halved (2 cups)
• 1/3  cupchicken or vegetable broth
• 1  tablespooncoarsely chopped cashews or peanuts
• 2  teaspoonssherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1/4  teaspoonsalt

Directions

Lightly coat a medium saucepan with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add mustard seed, cumin seed, and fennel seed. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in ginger, red pepper, and Brussels sprouts. Add broth and cook, covered, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, till Brussels sprouts are tender.

To serve, stir in nuts, vinegar, and salt.