Hello everyone! How's life treating you? Today we want to show you an ingredient that drives everyone crazy and isn't as appreciated as it should be. Not only are we sharing a recipe worthy of the gods, but we're also going to talk in detail about recipes using Brussels sprouts , the cabbage that stole our hearts.
These are very simple to prepare, tender, tasty, and very nutritious . I bet you anything you didn't know so many ways to prepare them, nor did you know it was your favorite vegetable, or is it going to be from now on?
About recipes with Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts, or cabbages, are part of a larger family called cruciferous vegetables . They're a close cousin to broccoli and a close cousin to cabbage, cauliflower, radish, and more.
Some sources assure us that the first cultivations were more than a century ago in northern France and Belgium, near Brussels (which would explain its common name).
❤️ Although we can get Brussels sprouts all year round, their peak season is in the fall and winter, from October to December.
Brussels sprouts are similar to small cabbages that form along the trunk of the plant. Their flavor is sweet, but they have a bitter aftertaste.
❤️ They can be steamed to better preserve their nutrients . They can be part of a great first course or also work perfectly as a side dish.
Its varieties
Speaking of large families, Brussels sprouts have sisters. Their main differences are size, flavor, color, and season.
They are classified into two groups:
Standard varieties are larger and more flavorful.
Hybrid varieties are notable for their more uniform growth and improved shelf life.
Their characteristic shape : They are oval, with smooth leaves. They measure between 2 and 5 centimeters in diameter. They are green in color, although they can also be red or purple.
How to prepare recipes with Brussels sprouts
Unlike other vegetables, cabbage should always be eaten pre-cooked to make it digestible.
They can be steamed, baked, boiled, sautéed with garlic, onion or other aromatic herbs.
They can be used to make a perfect garnish to accompany meat or oily fish.
A tip for cooking Brussels sprouts: Make a cross-shaped cut in the bottom of each one to cook them whole so they cook perfectly, inside and out. Otherwise, the leaves will cook faster than the center.
The key to cooking them is to cook them briefly, without leaving them on the heat for too long.
Cooking time should not exceed seven to ten minutes; this may vary depending on the size. If the sprouts are similar in size, they should cook at the same time.
4 interesting facts about Brussels sprouts
purple Brussels sprouts ; these have a milder flavor, but are very difficult to find.
Brussels sprouts are unique for their low calorie content , because almost 90% of their content is water.
They can be frozen and stored for long periods of time; you just need to pre-cook them for 5 minutes.
⚠️ When Brussels sprouts have lost their bright green color, it means they have been overcooked and their nutritional value has diminished. Let's take this as a rule.
Now for the star recipe, write it down because you'll make it someday. Your friends come over on a Friday, you put these cabbages on the table with a couple of forks, and that's it. #tips for healthy blues ??
Yami.
All my recipes with Brussels sprouts
