Fancy Brussels Sprouts
["1 c. water", "1/4 c. minced fresh parsley", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt, optional", "2 pints fresh Brussels sprouts, halved or 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed", "1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and diced", "1 Tbsp. butter or margarine"]
["In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, parsley, sugar and salt to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain. Add water chestnuts and butter; heat through. This has 11 grams carbohydrate."]
["water", "fresh parsley", "sugar", "salt", "Brussels sprouts", "water chestnuts", "butter"]