Duck Breasts with Brussels Sprouts

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Duck Breasts with Brussels Sprouts
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Health Score:
82 / 100
Difficulty:
advanced
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
Calories:
520
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie520 cal.(25 %)
Protein39 g(40 %)
Fat33 g(28 %)
Carbohydrates16 g(11 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12.6 g(42 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E3.4 mg(28 %)
Vitamin K397.3 μg(662 %)
Vitamin B₁0.7 mg(70 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin15.3 mg(128 %)
Vitamin B₆1.4 mg(100 %)
Folate302 μg(101 %)
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg(23 %)
Biotin9.2 μg(20 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin C308 mg(324 %)
Potassium1,658 mg(41 %)
Calcium140 mg(14 %)
Magnesium95 mg(32 %)
Iron6.3 mg(42 %)
Iodine5 μg(3 %)
Zinc4.1 mg(51 %)
Saturated fatty acids11.1 g
Uric acid397 mg
Cholesterol130 mg
Complete sugar12 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
36 ozs Brussels sprouts
salt
2 duck legs (each about 8 oz, skinless)
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Oranges (juice)
14 ozs duck stock (or chicken stock)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
peppers
1 pinch grated Nutmeg
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
Oranges (for garnish)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Brussels sproutsparsleysaltOrangeNutmeg

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the Brussels sprouts and cook in a pot of boiling salted water for 12-15 minutes.

2.

Season the duck with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet. Add the duck and cook until golden on both sides. Stir in the orange juice and duck stock, and simmer over medium heat for 12-15 minutes. Remove the duck and keep warm.

3.

In a bowl, stir the cornstarch with some cold water until smooth. Stir into the sauce and bring to a boil until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4.

Drain the Brussels sprouts and season with nutmeg. Add the butter and toss until the Brussels sprouts are coated. Stir in the parsley.

5.

Slice the duck breasts. Serve on plates with the sauce and Brussels sprouts. Serve garnished with the orange slices and parsley.

6.

Serve with boiled potatoes if desired.

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