Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1lb/450g Brussels sprouts, cleaned and quartered
• 1 x 400g tinned chopped plum tomatoes
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and cook, gently, for five minutes until very soft.
• Add the pepper and cook another couple of minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for ten minutes until they have reduced a bit.
• Add the sprouts and seasoning, cover and cook for about 10 minutes until the sprouts are cooked. Check the seasoning and serve.

Cook's Tip: This method can also be used for broccoli florets.