Tuscan Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 pound organic Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 2 cups cooked white beans (you may cook your own or use quality organic canned beans)
• 2 cups cooked small shape pasta like shells or penne
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup sun-dried or oil cured tomatoes (you may definitely use fresh tomatoes or sweet red peppers instead!)
• 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley or fresh basil