brussels sprouts with sour cream

April 15th, 2008

You might not think you could lose weight while on a eating plan which includes brussels sprouts with sour cream but it can happen. The key is to not eat brussels sprouts with sour cream or other high calorie vegetables every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself high calorie food one meal per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for 6 days of the week, say 1400 to 1800 calories a day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I want - within reason of course.

I have been eating like this for the last 2 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet aids. I have just been aware of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I want one day of the week.

On my one free day per week, I usually like to eat hungarian food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating hungarian meals but am very happy to see it does work. If you feel like trying some hungarian food, I advise you make brussels sprouts with sour cream which is one of my best loved hungarian recipes.

Brussels Sprouts with Sour Cream (Hungary)

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts*
3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup dairy sour cream
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add Brussels sprouts. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Fry bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; reserve. Cook and stir onion in hot bacon fat until tender. Stir in Brussels sprouts, sour cream and pepper; heat until hot. Sprinkle with bacon.

* 2 (8 ounce) packages frozen Brussels sprouts can be substituted for fresh Brussels sprouts; cook as directed on package.

You can vary the recipe to make it a little bit healthier or with less calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It was successful for me and could help you to lose weight as well.

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