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Here are some ideas and tips on how to prepare Brussels Sprouts so they turn out tasty. Be sure to rinse and trim off any bad spouts before preparing by roasting or sauteing. Using the following cooking tips or ideas will help the much-maligned Brussels Sprouts gain culinary fame as the vegetable to eat. Enjoy!
Steps
Roasting
Boiling is out. Slice the stem end from a dozen or so sprouts and discard the stems. (Also gently remove any outer leaves that are yellowed, and discard.)
Cut them in half lengthwise, and place them in a baking dish that's been sprayed with cooking oil. You can also leave them whole.
Spray the sprouts with cooking spray as well, then sprinkle sea salt and a smidgen of garlic powder.
Place in a 450 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. (You can stir halfway through, but it's not necessary.)Advertisement
Sauteed Sprouts
Cut off the stem end of each sprout and discard.
Slice the sprouts across the grain, starting at the stem end and slicing 1/8-1/4 inch as you go. This will effectively "shred" the sprouts.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 clove garlic (minced, crushed or "pressed") in a large non-stick skillet.
Add shredded Brussels Sprouts and "fold" them constantly to disperse the heat and cook them very lightly, about 5 minutes. Sprout shreds should be hot, but bright green--looking nothing like Brussels Sprout.
Transfer to a serving dish and use a large spoon or grill tongs to serve.Advertisement
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat's a simple way to add bacon with a little sweetness?
Community AnswerYour best bet in adding bacon to the Brussels sprouts is to add bacon fat to the pan it's cooked in; however, adding chopped bacon bits would also work well. As for your second request, adding cranberries to the Brussels sprouts is great to give them a sweet edge.
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Tips
- In either method, do not overcook the sprouts. If they lose their firm crunchiness, they turn to mush.Thanks
- When using a "Roasted Brussels Sprouts" recipe that you've found, you will often find the instruction to boil the sprout for five minutes prior to preparing them for roasting. IGNORE this instruction. It is unnecessary and just makes the sprouts slimy.Thanks
- Sprinkle your favourite seasonings over the brussel sprouts to make them even tastier!Thanks
About this article
To prepare Brussels sprouts on the stovetop, start by cutting off the stems and cutting the Brussels sprouts into slices. Then, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet, and add the Brussels sprouts to it. Next, cook them for around 5 minutes, stirring them constantly. Finally, once the Brussels sprouts are bright green, transfer them to a plate and enjoy. To learn how to roast Brussels sprouts in the oven, read on!
Reader Success Stories
"Delish! I used alder-smoked salt and added herbes de provence and a touch of berbere (by Zamouri-Ethiopian seasoning.) As the sprouts were quite small, I only cooked for about 20 minutes and still achieved those lovely browned exteriors!"..." more
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