Brussels Sprouts? Eck.

mizroxy13
mizroxy13 Posts: 466 Member
in Recipes
Try me!

themodestvegan.blogspot.com

Replies

  • Ultragirl2374
    Ultragirl2374 Posts: 390 Member
    Brussels sprouts are my new favorite food! I love them! Starting to actually crave them. If you would have told me that a few years ago I'd have thought you were crazy!
    What I do is steam them in my microwave steamer for a few minutes. Then I drizzle a bit of olive oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper on them. Pop them in the oven at 450 for a few minutes until they get a little brown and crispy they are soooo good!
  • fresh_start59
    fresh_start59 Posts: 590 Member
    I used to hate Brussels sprouts, now I really enjoy them. Not sure what happened.
    I can tell you that I don't care for them cooked in water as much as I do in broth.
    I just put a little chicken or beef broth in a small pan, added a layer of Brussels sprouts and cook until tender. Then I spray them with a couple squirts of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray.

    Just don't let the moisture run out while cooking (like I did the last two times). The smell of scorched Brussels sprouts lingers for hours.
  • sltpsu15
    sltpsu15 Posts: 24 Member
    Brussels sprouts are my new favorite food! I love them! Starting to actually crave them. If you would have told me that a few years ago I'd have thought you were crazy!
    What I do is steam them in my microwave steamer for a few minutes. Then I drizzle a bit of olive oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper on them. Pop them in the oven at 450 for a few minutes until they get a little brown and crispy they are soooo good!

    I crave then too...so good! I wouldn't touch them up until a year ago. I tried them to be polite at a friends house. Have been hooked since!
  • mizroxy13
    mizroxy13 Posts: 466 Member
    Try them raw, like the recipe I just posted! I'm addicted too! :)
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    I love them.
    Maple glazed or with smoked mustard!
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    i want to try as I have been hearing so many people rave about them. I used to HATE them as a kid. HATE.

    but I'm willing to give it another go....
  • mizroxy13
    mizroxy13 Posts: 466 Member
    I love all your ideas!
  • KimLovesDon
    KimLovesDon Posts: 152 Member
    LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!
  • katapple
    katapple Posts: 1,108 Member
    I halve them, coat with olive oil, salt and pepper, grill or roast 'em then sprinkle with feta or parmesan cheese. I like the burnt ones the best
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    is it true they make you a bit gassy?
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
    I've recently been buying & roasting them ....... soooooo good, wish I'd started years ago !

    Guess this means I'm finally growing up :laugh:
  • CherylAnne1988
    CherylAnne1988 Posts: 161
    they taste like mini cabbage to me; i told my 5 yr old they were mini lettuce heads (she loves lettuce) and now she begs me to buy them lol
  • Brenna
    Brenna Posts: 126 Member
    I like to steam them and eat them plain with a little hot sauce. My coworkers grown when I bring in the left-overs for lunch... They really stink up the place!!
  • rjcelmer
    rjcelmer Posts: 431 Member
    I make these all the time; I think I'm addicted to them. I try very hard to share with my wife but inside, I want to chew her arm off so I can eat hers too!

    http://cookieandkate.com/2012/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-cranberries-and-barley/
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    What communist hates brussel sprouts they are like the frigginest greatest. So yummy with some butter, salt, and I like a lil vinegar.
  • figomezzo
    figomezzo Posts: 29
    I like to cut them in half and then put them on a baking pan and drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on them. You bake them and they get all crispy and delicious.
  • dimestorediva
    dimestorediva Posts: 2
    cut an "X" in the bottom of them and cover them with orange juice and poach until tender. You won't believe how good they are.
  • theblondetrick
    theblondetrick Posts: 192 Member
    brussels sprouts are awesome! My grandma sometimes fries them with a little bit of oil and onions,they are delicious when made like that!
  • annecat5
    annecat5 Posts: 3
    Try them steamed in the microwave, drizzle a little butter flavored spray over them, garlic salt and if you want a little extra flavor, sprinkle just a bit of parmesan cheese on them. Yum!!!!!
  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    *Going to buy some after hating them since I was 2.....*
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    *Going to buy some after hating them since I was 2.....*

    haha I know right I am gonna do this !

    Do they reheat ok? if I made some roasted ones to take to work as part of my lunch or are they best eaten fresh from the oven
  • mama2mila
    mama2mila Posts: 92
    my fave is raw.... (although balsamic roasted are yummy as well) in a salad from the ohsheglows website.... with your shredder attachment on a food processor, shred about 18 sprouts and 1 large carrot. Add 1 stalk celery and 1 large apple, chopped. 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, and 1/4 cup raisins. Juice of a lemon and a touch of maple syrup. Its called "detox" salad and I'm SOOOOo addicted!
  • CedricOl
    CedricOl Posts: 8
    I used to hate Brussels sprouts, now I really enjoy them. Not sure what happened.

    Kids have more bitterness receptors, it's an evolutionary way for them to detect toxins when they're most fragile to them. When they grow up, those receptors fade out and they start enjoying brussels sprouts. That's not to say that every adult likes them though.

    Liking brussels sprouts as a kid is an abnormality.
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    I've tried to like them, I just can't. Same goes for spinach, lima beans, and swiss cheese. You can't convince me that they're good! :wink:
  • XLMuffnTop
    XLMuffnTop Posts: 76 Member
    I used to hate Brussels sprouts, now I really enjoy them. Not sure what happened.

    Kids have more bitterness receptors, it's an evolutionary way for them to detect toxins when they're most fragile to them. When they grow up, those receptors fade out and they start enjoying brussels sprouts. That's not to say that every adult likes them though.

    Liking brussels sprouts as a kid is an abnormality.

    It takes some persistence but you can get kids to actually like them. I think I made my kids try them around 6 or 7 times before they were finally OK with brussel sprouts. They'll still take a good green salad or broccoli/cauliflower over them but they will at least consume the sprouts.

Categories