What to do with brussel sprouts?

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  • fallingwave
    fallingwave Posts: 108 Member
    I LOVE brussel sprouts. I steam them until soft (I don't like them hard or crunchy). Then in a saute pan I add a little EVOO, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder. I saute them until browned. Delish! Roasted is another good option. Toss with EVOO, salt & pepper. You can also shred and all to salads.
  • CalorieCountChocula
    CalorieCountChocula Posts: 239 Member
    Throw them out. Have pizza. I kid. I really only like them roasted or sauteed some. They're a bit overpowering for me otherwise.
  • 00EmilyJo00
    00EmilyJo00 Posts: 64 Member
    Baked in the oven with a little bit of oil, salt and pepper.
  • j_baerg
    j_baerg Posts: 6 Member
    I slice mine thinly and add them either to a salad or do a very quick saute with a little olive oil or a small piece of bacon if we're being indulged. Roasted halves are also good in a salad with fresh kale and roasted potatoes
  • tracefan
    tracefan Posts: 382 Member
    I love brussels. I take the leaves off each one. Then sautee in garlic and a little butter .. so good. also I had cold brussel sprout salad in a restaurant once where the leaves were taken off. I wish I had the recipe. I think it was rice vinegar and cranberries.. it was to die for.
  • SandyBVTN
    SandyBVTN Posts: 367 Member
    MeAgain2011 wrote: »
    If calories are not an issue ...

    Wash, peel off any damaged outer leaves, trim bottoms. For larger sprouts, I cut in quarters, smaller in halves.
    Toss with olive oil and pepper.
    Add 3-4 ounces of uncooked pancetta, about 1/4 inch dice.
    Spread on a sheet pan.
    Roast at 400 degrees, checking in at about 7-minute intervals to shake the pan and turn the sprouts until they are as crispy as you like.
    Wait until the end to add any salt, after the sprouts and pancetta have cooked together.

    This is my favourite too. I use regular bacon if I don't have pancetta. Also a drizzle of balsamic or dusting of parmigiano reggiano - so good!
  • marleedegraff
    marleedegraff Posts: 1 Member
    Just had Brussels Sprouts for the first time in my life tonight. I steamed them while I cooked some bacon. Then threw them in the pan with the bacon for a minute. I cooked the rest of the family a big pot of spaghetti, so I put some marinara on. It was delicious!
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Roasted with sriacha/mayo/yogurt sauce. I ate a whole Costco bag last week. Yum.
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
    You can cut them finely like shredded cabbage and add them raw to a salad - especially good with kale, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds, and a sweeter dressing like poppyseed, or raspberry balsamic, or Asian sesame. They can also be brined for raw kraut like regular cabbage but I'd only do that if they are cheap. You can make a version of kimchee with them too.
  • jennarandhayes
    jennarandhayes Posts: 456 Member
    They are best sauteed in lots of butter and finished in a balsamic reduction with Parmesan. When I'm counting calories I roast them in olive oil with sea salt. They are very flavorful that way. I like them cooked until they have crispy edges. Many people who don't like them have only had them boiled. I don't reccomend boiling them.
  • angerelle
    angerelle Posts: 175 Member
    AmazonMayan wrote: »
    I agree with others when they say "NEVER boil them". They turn into sad little mushy balls when boiled.

    Rubbish! They are fine boiled or steamed, especially the smaller ones, lovely and sweet and nutty. Just don't overcook them. 5-7 minutes is fine. I like them like that, or as others have said, shredded and sautéed with butter, plus bacon if you like.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    I made all variations and only boiled a couple. I don't know why people don't like them boiled. I quite enjoyed them in every way! They have such a unique taste... I wish I could have them more often.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    I made all variations and only boiled a couple. I don't know why people don't like them boiled. I quite enjoyed them in every way! They have such a unique taste... I wish I could have them more often.

    Glad you liked them! They are one of our favourite veggies.
  • allaboutthefood
    allaboutthefood Posts: 781 Member
    I haven't had them in years, no one in my family likes them, I love them I like them roasted. I think I may buy some.
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I like to cut them in half and roast them in the oven with some chopped up bacon. Make sure the bacon is on the sprouts and stir occasionally. When the bacon is crispy, sprinkle with some parmesan cheese and broil until the cheese is bubbly.

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