Brussel Sprouts

Jacole18
Jacole18 Posts: 716 Member
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I just bought brussel sprouts for the 1st time today...I remember liking them when I was younger, but I haven't had them in YEARS....AND I have no idea how to cook them. Any fun ideas? TIA
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  • skoshness
    skoshness Posts: 175
    I love them in a cheese sauce yumm
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Roasted with olive oil and salt.

    or, to be super decadent: a la Emeril- roasted with sausage or bacon, or ham, or.... and then topped with parmesan cheese.
  • RamTX22
    RamTX22 Posts: 165 Member
    I love them this is what I do , I rinse them , remove a few of the outer leaves then chop them in halves throw on a cookie sheet or shallow baking pan, drizzle olive oil salt and pepper throw them in the oven 400 degrees for about 15 to 18 minutes depending on your taste i like mine a little crisp or slightly burned, MMMM MMM , i think i might have me some too
  • jcarrigan11
    jcarrigan11 Posts: 5
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. Sprinkle with more kosher salt and serve immediately.

    Serves: 6; Calories: 109; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 10 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 269 milligrams


    Sometimes I like to add a little turkey bacon as well.
  • Jacole18
    Jacole18 Posts: 716 Member
    yummy...thanks guys!
  • Sharonks
    Sharonks Posts: 884 Member
    I trim the bottom and pull off any yellow leaves. I put them in a micro bowl with lid and a splash of water and zap them, about 3 min for 6 or so. Sometimes I eat them with salt and pepper. Sometimes I take a little pat of butter or olive oil. Sometimes I grate a bit of parmesean on top.
  • skoshness
    skoshness Posts: 175
    Part boil then pan fry with chopped bacon and pine nuts
  • SuffolkSally
    SuffolkSally Posts: 964 Member
    Throw them in the nearest compost heap, or feed them to someone you don't like ;(
  • jjean905
    jjean905 Posts: 175
    boil them in a little water and put about 3T of worstershire sauce in the water. Yummy!!
  • arickim
    arickim Posts: 137
    roasted with olive oil, garlic, and pepper. I love brussel sprouts.
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Steam them and serve them with a little pepper. Don't boil or microwave them, for various reasons that makes them inedible.
  • aspen_matthews
    aspen_matthews Posts: 94
    Roasted at about 400 F until browned then I serve them with a balsamic reduction :-)
  • archiesbaby
    archiesbaby Posts: 12
    Hi there. I usually steam brussel sprouts and toss them in xvoo with a little garlic. Yummy!
  • sjschewlakow
    sjschewlakow Posts: 120 Member
    bump! Love brussel sprouts!
  • isa75
    isa75 Posts: 156 Member
    Decadent: a little molasses, I don't have a recipe, but I've had it this way at a restaurant.

    At home I usually roast with garlic, olive oil, and pepper.
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    Roasted with olive oil and salt.

    or, to be super decadent: a la Emeril- roasted with sausage or bacon, or ham, or.... and then topped with parmesan cheese.

    I win over sprout haters all the time (including myself) by roasting them.
  • Princess_Sameen
    Princess_Sameen Posts: 284 Member
    Throw them in the nearest compost heap, or feed them to someone you don't like ;(


    ^^^ torture for me when someone puts these on my plate^^^
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    I usually saute mine in olive oil, a little bit of salt, and some garlic and minced onions. YUM!!
  • dward2011
    dward2011 Posts: 416 Member
    I cheat when I prepare them. I buy the steamable microwave bag, and cook per the directions. I empty the bag and slice them all in half on my cutting board (be careful, they are hot). I heat up a little oil and butter in a skillet, then throw the halves into the skillet to sear them. I use a variety of seasonings depending on the meal that night. I like them a bit burnt/crispy.

    YUM
  • Bethhurst
    Bethhurst Posts: 4
    Definately roasted...a couple of Tbsp of olive oil, kosher salt and pepper...toss together in a bowl. Pour onto a baking sheet. Roast at 425 or so giving the pan a shake to roll them around every 5 - 10 minutes or so. Might take about 20 minutes. I like mine pretty brown and could eat the whole batch myself. I use frozen a lot for this as they are usually a more uniform shape and more tender. Don't even have to thaw them first.
  • kimnsc
    kimnsc Posts: 560 Member
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. Sprinkle with more kosher salt and serve immediately.

    Serves: 6; Calories: 109; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 10 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 269 milligrams


    Somtimes I like to add a little turkey bacon as well.

    This is how I cook mine as well and they are delicious!!!
  • peace_pigeon
    peace_pigeon Posts: 120 Member
    Oh my gosh, so good roasted and crispy with garlic and olive oil. Totally different taste then when they are boiled to death.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Roast them with this;

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  • poesch77
    poesch77 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Roasted with olive oil and salt.

    or, to be super decadent: a la Emeril- roasted with sausage or bacon, or ham, or.... and then topped with parmesan cheese.

    ^^^^this
  • knittermom07
    knittermom07 Posts: 94 Member
    I love them this is what I do , I rinse them , remove a few of the outer leaves then chop them in halves throw on a cookie sheet or shallow baking pan, drizzle olive oil salt and pepper throw them in the oven 400 degrees for about 15 to 18 minutes depending on your taste i like mine a little crisp or slightly burned, MMMM MMM , i think i might have me some too

    ^^^^^ Like this, soooo yummy! My mouth is watering!
  • headlock_lynn
    headlock_lynn Posts: 79 Member
    So good to see I'm not the only person in the world who LIKES Brussels sprouts! I just cut off the bottom end of the stalk. Remove a couple of the lower leaves and steam for a few minutes until tender. Butter and pepper. They are our families traditional Christmas vegs.
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    Roasted with olive oil and salt.

    or, to be super decadent: a la Emeril- roasted with sausage or bacon, or ham, or.... and then topped with parmesan cheese.
    [I roast mine with olive oil, celery salt and dill seed...]
  • mrscarrey
    mrscarrey Posts: 47 Member
    This is the best recipe ever. I sub splenda for sugar.

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Brussels-Sprout-Hash-with-Caramelized-Shallots-240411
  • Lindz2323
    Lindz2323 Posts: 261 Member
    Saving for later =)
  • BigenFluffy
    BigenFluffy Posts: 56 Member
    I haven't found a way to cook them that I don't like them! All of the suggestions are great.

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