Monica's Brussels Sprouts

KIDS LIKE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

1.5 lbs Brussels sprouts, bottom

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

5 cloves garlic

1 T balsamic

1. Cut the bottoms off the Brussels sprouts and then cut in half lengthwise (I have a kid do this for me but if you've none around, the extra work is worth it.). Crush and peel garlic cloves
2. Oven to 400.
3. Heat a large skillet with a layer of olive oil on medium-high.
4. Put Brussels sprouts cut side down in pan with garlic and a little salt and pepper.  Shake from time to time until the bottoms of all sprouts is brown.
5. Put whole pan in the oven for 5 minutes.  Open oven, shake pan around a bit.  Close oven for 5 minutes.  Take out.  
6. Stir over 1 T of balsamic and serve.  My kids fight over every these.