Orange Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, undrained
• 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Instructions

1. Drain oranges, reserving liquid; set both aside.
2. Wash Brussels sprouts, and remove discolored leaves. Cut off stem ends, and slash bottom of each sprout with a shallow X.
3. Combine Brussels sprouts, water, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender; drain well.
4. Combine reserved liquid from oranges, lemon juice, cornstarch, and basil in a small saucepan, stirring until cornstarch dissolves. Bring mixture to a boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour orange sauce over Brussels sprouts.
5. Add reserved oranges and water chestnuts; toss.