Grilled Brussels sprouts

The weather is just perfect for me to share my new favorite grilled side dish with you. When my husband and I grill we hate it when the sides have to be done inside, so one of us is outside at the grill and the other is inside. SO, we try to grill our side dishes so we can both enjoy the time outdoors. We were looking for something different the other day, and have been on a Brussels sprouts kick lately and decided to try this. It's a little bit of work - but totally worth it.
Grilled Brussels Sprouts

• One pound Brussels sprouts
• skewers (if you use wooden be sure to soak them in water.
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 minced garlic clove
• salt and pepper

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanche the Brussels sprouts (this means to basically cook them for about 3-4 minutes but not any longer). Then remove them from the boiling water and put them in a bowl full of ice water.
2. after about 5 minutes remove them from the ice water and pat dry.
3. Trim the bottoms of the sprouts and remove the outer leaves
4. Mix together the mustard, oil, garlic and salt and pepper
5. Toss the sprouts with your mustard dressing.
6. Let marinate in fridge for about 30 minutes.
7. Once marinated, put 4-5 on skewers.
8. Grill for about 5 minutes each side.

*Makes enough for 4 side servings