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Brussel Sprouts with Marjoram and Pine nuts

Take...

1 1/2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts, halved
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, chopped
1/3 cup whipping cream

then...

1 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy frying pan over medium heat. Add nuts and stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside

2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same pan over medium heat. Add sprouts; stir 1 minute. Add broth; cover and simmer until sprouts are almost tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover and simmer until broth evaporates, about 5 minutes. Push sprouts to sides of skillet.

3 Melt another tablespoon butter in center of same pan. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in marjoram, then cream. Simmer until sprouts are coated with cream, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Season to taste

4 Transfer sprouts to serving platter. Mix in half of pine nuts. Sprinkle with remaining pine nuts.

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