German-Inspired Dinner

Tonight I made a cheater dinner, just the quickest and easiest thing I could think of.

Kielbasa and Brown Rice:
1 turkey kielbasa, sliced into 3-inch sections
1.5 cups brown rice, prepared
1 half yellow onion, sliced thinly
1 half cup of beer
1.2 tsp stone ground mustard (optional)
olive oil

Saute the onions in olive oil until transparent, then add the kielbasa sections and saute over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes.  Add the beer and mustard to the pan, turn down to a simmer and stir.  When liquid has reduced by half, serve over rice.

Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pine Nuts
As many brussels sprouts as you want, cleaned and sliced in half
zest of one lemon
a few tablespoons pine nuts
olive oil

Saute sprouts in oil over medium high heat for about 10 minutes, or until they caramelize.  Turn the heat down to low and add the nuts and zest.  Stir for 2-3 minutes, not letting the nuts scorch.  Serve with kielbasa.