This is one of my all time favorite vegetable side dishes. It is simple to make and accompanies any number of entrees nicely. The earthy flavor of the Brussel sprouts is offset well by the sweetness of the caramelized onions and fresh grapes. And because of the sprouts disguise behind a very child-friendly fruit—the red grape, these less-than-loved veggies can sometimes be slipped past the pickiest of little eaters!

Here’s the how-to: Thinly slice about a quarter of a small red onion and one small clove of garlic. Sauté in olive oil until just soft and lightly caramelized. Add a couple of handfuls of cleaned and quartered raw Brussel sprouts and cook on medium heat until just soft (if they are sticking to the pan, add a bit more olive oil and a 1/4 cup of water). At this point, season with a bit of salt and pepper to taste. Once the sprouts are cooked to where you like them, toss in a couple of tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley and a couple of handfuls of fresh red grapes, sliced in half. Quickly toss in the pan, until the grapes have just warmed through, and serve!

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