Cooking & Baking
Related: About this forumI love brussel sprouts and I don't care who knows it
There, I said it.
I have been eating them regularly for the past couple months while they've been 'in season' (is that even a thing anymore?) and I can't get enough of them.
And I don't mean doctored up with all kinds of special treatments and seasonings--not sauteed in balsamic, no bleu cheese crumbles anywhere in sight.
I'm talking a pot of boiling salted water, sprouts cooked until al dente, then slathered with quality (real) butter and a sprinkle of salt.
Not even ashamed a little bit.
msongs
(67,193 posts)intrepidity
(7,240 posts)because I love them no matter what. Simplest is the best, but they are good (to me) no matter what. So I default to easiest.
sir pball
(4,726 posts)Sprouts in a bowl. Sprinkle with water, not much at all. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and cook on 50% until they're done to your liking. Take the wrap off, drain if there's water left in the bowl, and toss with your butter.
It's a great way to cook pretty much any firm veggie, even better than steaming.
pdxflyboy
(672 posts)In a cereal bowl, with vinegar instead of milk. I'm in heaven. Pass the Beano, please.
intrepidity
(7,240 posts)At first I envisioned the sprouts floating in a bowl of vinegar (white? apple cider? balsamic?) but then I don't really believe that. Do tell.
Wawannabe
(5,580 posts)You live alone???
intrepidity
(7,240 posts)but he's not complaining (about this) yet.
Wawannabe
(5,580 posts)I am smokin in the backyard. And the dog barked. Maybe your dog...maybe not...I may be CRAZY!!
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)Those all involve just butter and/or EVOO, salt, and pepper. Maybe an herb like fresh Rosemary or Thyme.
And smoke.
BIG Brussel Sprouts fan.
Fresh ones only, of course.
They turn to shit when frozen.
intrepidity
(7,240 posts)Not sure if I've even ever tried the frozen ones, now that you mention it.
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)on kids plates, plain ... and SO many people grew up f***ing HATING THEM because of that.
They suck.
sheshe2
(83,324 posts)Wawannabe
(5,580 posts)(Holding nose emoji)
Doreen
(11,686 posts)SeattleVet
(5,468 posts)Recently I've just been cutting them in half, cutting up some red or yellow potatoes, giving everything a little drizzle of extra light olive oil, and sprinkling on some salt, pepper, and parsley and dumping it all on a sheet cake pan, then popping it into the oven at 350F for about a half hour. Last night I also cooked some Italian sausage, cut the links into into chunks, and mixed those in with the potatoes and brussels sprouts. Nice, hearty one-pan dinner that takes almost no prep time.
sheshe2
(83,324 posts)intrepidity
(7,240 posts)They are just delightful bombs of sweet nutty vegetal yumminess.
njhoneybadger
(3,910 posts)Flame thrower. Those poor little burnt things are bitter as all hell too. She puts the crucify in cruciferous.
Kali
(54,990 posts)covered dish in the microwave
butter and salt and maybe a dusting of garlic powder
intrepidity
(7,240 posts)My stove is a good 12" or so closer than my microwave....
But I'll keep it in mind, thanks
but you still have to put water in a pan. so much work!
MissMillie
(38,452 posts)I can't think of a green veggie that I don't love.
Retrograde
(10,068 posts)toss the sprouts with a bit of oil, then spread out on a baking pan and roast in the oven until tender. Add some balsamic vinegar or salt if you want, or just eat them.
I'm spoiled: I live near Monterey county, where they grow a lot of Brussels sprouts. Whenever I'm there in the fall I stop by a farm stand and buy a stalk that was still growing that morning (and they often show up at my local farmers' market). Fresh off the stalk is the best way!
PennyK
(2,300 posts)In olive oil with some garlic. I plan to do this later this week -- after-effects be damned!