Brussel Sprouts

[MAYNARDSMOM]

Any ideas on how to cook these little things? Never had them before & read they are excellent for helping lower cholesteral (dh).

Thanks

 

[MommaPew]

Can't help you as I refuse to buy them!

My DH LOVES LOVES them but since I can't stand them I refuse to buy and cook em

 

[Joannafit]

Caramelized Shallots and Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

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A touch of brown sugar helps the vegetables caramelize in the oven.

Yield

6 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved
• Cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 ounce finely chopped pancetta
• 4 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vermouth

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Arrange Brussels sprouts on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Add shallots, pepper, salt, and pancetta to pan; toss well. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Add sugar and vermouth; toss to coat. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until caramelized.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 117 (32% from fat)Fat: 4.2g (sat 1.1g,mono 2.3g,poly 0.5g) Protein: 5.3gCarbohydrate: 16.9gFiber: 4.9gCholesterol: 3mgIron: 2mgSodium: 209mgCalcium: 61mg
Jeanne Kelley, Cooking Light

 

[Gayle]

Roast them!! They're awesome. I like to mix them with diced sweet potato and bacon (but that pancetta idea sounds mighty fine, too)...*drool*

 

[fit44]

I hate brussel sprouts!!! YUCK!

 

[marnold]

OH MY! I LOVE brussel sprouts...we steam em.

 

[Janis]

I quarter, braise in a small amount of olive oil until fork tender and beginning to caramelize, toss in several cloves of minced garlic, stir to combine and to bring out garlic aroma (don't add garlic first or it will burn) remove from heat, squirt with lemon, serve.

If in a hurry I sometimes will slice very thinly, and braise in small amount of water.

Adding a pinch of sugar will balance the bitter and help caramelize.

 

[MAYNARDSMOM]

Thanks everyone, I will try to roasting method I think. I only remember trying themonce & YUCK was the word I had too . But now that I'm older I'lll give them another whirl. As long as DH is eating them. I'm not the one with the high #'s!!

 

[LucyH]

They are definitely an acquired taste. I usually steam them and add a little salt and Promise. Also they have to be eaten fast while they are still hot! Cold brussels sprouts = YUCK!

 

[spyrosmom]

mmmmm.... I love sprouts. Steamed w/ sea salt and fresh pepper. Quartered and roasted w/ olive oil. Yum! Just don't overcook til they become gray-green smush. YUCK!

Here's my favorite....

4 slices bacon - diced
1 or 2 shallots, diced
1 bag frozen sprouts - 4 to 6 serving size bag
Nutmeg
Sea salt
Pepper
1/4 C slivered almonds, toasted

Zap the sprouts in the microwave according to the bag directions, lowering the cooking time about a minute. You want them unfrozen/partially cooked, but not done.

Cook the bacon in a heavy skillet until nice and crispy. Remove bacon from pan, drain the grease, but don't wipe out the pan. Use the remaining grease in the pan to saute the shallots until soft. (The orig recipe calls to keep all the grease, but that is excessive!)

Toss the sprouts back into the pan w/ the shallots and cook, stirring until done. It will just take a min or 2. Add the bacon back to the pan and stir in. Salt/pepper to taste and a generous sprinkle of nutmeg. Sprinkle with almonds. YUMYUMYUM!!!!!

This one is fast and tasty. Normally makes an appearance at Thanksgiving and Xmas

Nan

 

[andtckrtoo]

My favorite brussell sprout recipe!!

Herb Roasted Winter Veggies


Ingredients

1 head of Cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
3 cups Brussels Sprouts cut in half
3 medium carrots cut into sticks
1 medium yam or sweet potato
3 Tbsp garlic infused olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary
2 Tbsp fresh Thyme
2 Tbsp fresh parsely
2 tsp. lemon juice

Nutritional Info


Fat: 7.3g
Carbohydrates: 29.7g
Calories:191.1
Protein: 4.6g



Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrots and yams in a large bowl. Add 2 Tbsp oil, rosemary, and thyme and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Scatter vegetables evenly on a baking sheet, and bake (roast) 20 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times with spatula. Increase over temp to 500 and roast vegetables 10 minutes more until tender. Transfer to a large serving bowl and add parsley and lemon juice and remaining tbsp of oil. Toss to mix and serve

Number of Servings: 6

 

[Fit_mommy]

I haven't tried a brussell sprout in YEARS! I had them as a kid and HATED them! Though I must admit, some of these recipes DO sound pretty yummy!

 

[vikinyc]

I never tried them until I heard Tony Horton (P90X) talk about how they are one of the healthiest vegetables to eat.

I put a couple of tablespoons of EVOO in a mixing bowl. Cut the brussel sprouts in half - the place them in bowl with EVOO. Turn them until they are coated with EVOO.

Then I place them on cookie sheet and sprinkle them with sesame seeds. Roast.
They are delicious.

ENJOY!

 

[cdanko]

Roast them!! They're awesome. I like to mix them with diced sweet potato and bacon (but that pancetta idea sounds mighty fine, too)...*drool*

I second the roasting - delicious!! I spray with a little olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle a little Mrs. Dash on and let them roast until they get brown. A lot of vegetables are so good cooked this way - cauliflower, asparagus, bell peppers, etc.

 

[MAYNARDSMOM]

The results are in : )

Fianlly got around to making the brussel sprouts over the weekend. I went with the roasting method - a little EVOO & garlic powder. LOVED THEM!!! DH & I both ate them right up. I admit I may have cooked them a bit longer than I should have (brussell sprouts are green not black right?) but I'm game for making them again & going for the green color .

 

[janie1234]

Warning they give you gas! I salt, pepper and EVOO roast em.

 

[MAYNARDSMOM]

Warning they give you gas! I salt, pepper and EVOO roast em.

Thanks for the warning NOW!! Man was I stinky that afternoon!! It was BAD!! LOL

 

[janie1234]

Thanks for the warning NOW!! Man was I stinky that afternoon!! It was BAD!! LOL

I know, . . .I know, . . . I love brocolli and I also love lentils and brown rice, . . I tell you no one is allowed to light candles around me when I eat my gassy foods.

 

[LaughingWater]

Oh no. I just bought my first bag of brussel sprouts. Now I'm frightened.