Brussel Sprout Ideas!

heavensshadow
heavensshadow Posts: 264 Member
Just got myself a whole pound of sprouts for 88 cents this past weekend, and I only know of two ways to cook them....pan frying with bacon and onion, or steaming them to tenderness.

I need some more ideas! Any takers?
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  • rbn_held
    rbn_held Posts: 689 Member
    BUMP....I would like to know too. I usually just steam them but would love some different recipes
  • silversong24
    silversong24 Posts: 409 Member
    My new favorite is to boil or steam them, and then add enough zesty Italian dressing to coat them, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
  • Lesliecs
    Lesliecs Posts: 930 Member
    I love roasting my brussels. Just clean them, leave them whole or cut in half, however you like. I usually put them in a large bowl and add about 1 TBS of olive oil and whatever herbs and spices I feel like that day.... the varieties are endless.... but I almost always use Mrs. Dash's Spicy. Then spread them on a pan, put in a 400 degree oven and roast for 20-30 minutes (depending on size). I usually take them out when they start to brown.

    Yum...... now I'm in the mood for brussels!
  • Vonnie2006
    Vonnie2006 Posts: 246 Member
    This is what I'm making tonight with my lemon chicken http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/11/sauteed-brussels-sprouts-with-pancetta.html
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    I boil my sprouts for 5 minutes then saute till golden with olive oil. Add Red Onion about 2 mins before they are done. Add garlic about 30 seconds before they are done. YUM!
  • CampKelly
    CampKelly Posts: 172 Member
    Great question! Can't see what recipes show up cause I also need brussel sprout help!
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    I love roasting my brussels. Just clean them, leave them whole or cut in half, however you like. I usually put them in a large bowl and add about 1 TBS of olive oil and whatever herbs and spices I feel like that day.... the varieties are endless.... but I almost always use Mrs. Dash's Spicy. Then spread them on a pan, put in a 400 degree oven and roast for 20-30 minutes (depending on size). I usually take them out when they start to brown.

    Yum...... now I'm in the mood for brussels!

    This is how I cook mine and LOVE IT!
  • Chairless
    Chairless Posts: 583 Member
    kill them with fire
  • BonMetz
    BonMetz Posts: 102
    I like to peel the leaves off and then cook them in butter and pancetta.
  • rae_mayer
    rae_mayer Posts: 226
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-brussels-sprouts/

    These were very good! I just started roasting my vegetables and I highly recommend it for a little variety.
  • I love baking mine in the oven. I cut them in quarters. When they are almost done I add some sauteed onions and leave them in for baking a little longer. I also love to combine the brussels sprouts with asparagus, zucchini, summer squash and pepper. All baked in the oven! I usually like to do them plain, but you can always toss them in a little bit of olive oil or a balsamic vinaigrette.
  • HeidiMuszall
    HeidiMuszall Posts: 13 Member
    I like to roast them in the oven with a little EVOO, salt, pepper, lemon juice. I cut them in half then cook them at about 400, til some of the outer leaves get brown and crispy, maybe about 30 minutes, just keep an eye on them.
  • Clean brussels, coat with olive oil and bake 450 for 25 minutes. Make sure to toss/flip every 10 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, coat with crushed garlic! Yummy

    Total baking time 30 minutes.

    PS: works for cauliflower also
  • Bookers23
    Bookers23 Posts: 187 Member
    Split in half tossed in a bit of oil, salt and pepper and roasted. So tasty, may reduce a bit of vinegar to a syrup and drizzle as well.
  • heavensshadow
    heavensshadow Posts: 264 Member
    Thanks all! Keep the ideas coming!

    Sidenote: Is it just me, or do batches of brussel sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower all smell a little like fart? :-/ Hate the smell, love the veggies though!
  • Lesliecs
    Lesliecs Posts: 930 Member
    Thanks all! Keep the ideas coming!

    Sidenote: Is it just me, or do batches of brussel sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower all smell a little like fart? :-/ Hate the smell, love the veggies though!

    LOL!!!! Yup...... add cabbage to that list too! :ohwell:
  • splashwags
    splashwags Posts: 262 Member
    Shredded and then sauteed in coconut oil with Shiitake Mushrooms, and maybe throw in some pecans
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I only eat them roasted. I don't like them any other way. Toss them in olive oil and spices of your choice, then roast in a hot oven until they are browned.
  • Amisha136
    Amisha136 Posts: 38 Member
    Yes! I have a recipe for a simply, healthy Brussel Sprout soup that I need to make large quantities of because everyone in the house - including the kids - are crazy about it. It is absolutely delicious!

    Ingredients:
    1 diced medium onion
    1 chopped carrot
    1 diced potato (use a small dice so it cooks fast)
    about 15-20 brussel sprouts (more is fine)
    1 block firm or extra firm tofu, drained & diced small (same dice as the potato)
    Better than Boullion veggie broth concentrate, or, vegetable broth, or any other broth you have on hand
    dried rosemary
    sea salt
    black pepper

    First, lightly saute' the onion in a large soup pot with some nonstick spray.

    Next, add about 8 cups of water or broth to the pot and cover to bring to a boil. If you are using water, add the Better than Boullion to the pot after the water boils and dissolve. Add 1 tsp dried rosemary and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

    Add the potatoes and put a lid on the pot. Meanwhile, prepare the diced carrots. Add the carrots to the pot.

    Prepare the brussel sprouts by quartering them lengthwise (don't trim off the base). Add the brussel sprouts to the pot. Make sure there is plenty of broth or water to cover all the ingredients - add more if needed.

    Cook for about five minutes then add the diced tofu. Cook two more minutes then sample the soup to make sure all veggies are cooked through and that the flavor is nice (This soup cooks fast). If necessary, add more salt and black pepper.
  • carholl
    carholl Posts: 44 Member
    I grew up thinking the only way to eat brussel sprouts was boiled. Then I discovered roasting them..a little olive oil, dash of dijon mustard, salt and pepper. I think I roast all vegetables now...carrots, potatoes, asparagus...you name it I'll try roasting it!
  • I put them in a microwave glass bowl with a little water on the bottom and microwave covered for 3 minutes. Then drain off the water, add some lemon and salt and ready to eat. Of course, a little butter adds some great flavor.
  • Amisha136
    Amisha136 Posts: 38 Member
    In the soup recipe I posted, your kitchen won't smell like that. :-)

    But yes I agree, lol
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I grew up thinking the only way to eat brussel sprouts was boiled. Then I discovered roasting them..a little olive oil, dash of dijon mustard, salt and pepper. I think I roast all vegetables now...carrots, potatoes, asparagus...you name it I'll try roasting it!

    Me too! I'd only had them boiled until about 2 years ago (I'm 50) and always hated them. Now they are on my most used food list. All those years wasted without my favorite veggies. Tragic!

    I roast everything now too. Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, turnips, sweet potatoes ... just about anything that isn't leafy. I've been thinking lately about trying roasted cabbage.
  • kbugsmeemaw
    kbugsmeemaw Posts: 107 Member
    bump
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    Steam for 5-7 minutes, then grill them slowly, tossed in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper -- oh my!

    EDIT: Use a veggie grill pan!

    also you could broil at 450 if you don't have a grill or weather's not right :)
  • Brenda_Pancakes
    Brenda_Pancakes Posts: 288 Member
    I second everyone who says roasted. Trader Joe's sells this bag of little ones for a couple bucks... I take em' and toss them with olive oil, a little salt, a little pepper, and garlic powder and put em in the oven for about 20 min or so... until they start burning. I like things burnt, so I like em pretty browned. But they are sooooooo good. Can't get my husband to touch em' w/ a 10 ft pole... but hey... more for me :)
  • gogojodee
    gogojodee Posts: 1,243 Member
    Bump! I have some that are in the freezer and they need to be used up before they're freezer burned. haha
  • RillSoji
    RillSoji Posts: 376 Member
    I cut them in half and bake them with salt, pepper, thyme, and a cup of chicken broth. 350° F for 30 minutes. When done, I put the pan on the burner and saute with red wine vinegar until a nice gravy forms. Best. Brussels Sprouts. Ever!
  • _kimberly_
    _kimberly_ Posts: 5 Member
    I love cooking brussel sprouts like this...
    http://thismamamakesstuff.com/2010/01/brussel-sprouts-on-a-stalk/