Brusssels sprouts with prosciutto & almonds

Directions
Preparation:10min  ›  Cook:15min  ›  Ready in:25min 

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cook the Brussels sprouts in boiling water in a small saucepan for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well, cut in half and put aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a small frying pan over high heat. Fry the prosciutto until crisp. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
3. Toast the almonds on a baking tray in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes until golden.
4. Pour the remaining oil and the lemon juice over the sprouts and toss well. Sprinkle with the prosciutto and almonds.

Did you know?

• You can avoid the lingering, sulphurous odour of boiled cabbage and Brussels sprouts by cooking them quickly in lots of water, in an uncovered pot.
• The slightly bitter undertone you can sometimes taste in Brussels sprouts comes from sinigrin, a natural compound in the plant that helps keep away insects. The substance is not toxic to humans – in fact, it shows promise in combating the early stages of colon cancer.