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Terrific Thanksgiving Side Dish: Roasted Brussels Sprouts- A notorious vegetable you really should love

Even Madeline likes sprouts!

I’ll admit it, long ago even I cringed at the thought of Brussels sprouts. As a child, the few times I had them they were the grey, formerly frozen variety that smell unpleasant thus seeming to taste even worse. But at some point, I actually tasted good sprouts with the nutty rich flavor that they can have when fresh and roasted. That’s when I realized that they are really a DELICIOUS vegetable.

I can remember preparing them for a very picky cousin when I was in college.  This cousin was younger and notorious for not liking vegetables.  “You just haven’t had them prepared correctly,” I told her. When I sauteed them, created a sauce, and dished up a bowl, everyone was amazed…she actually ate them!  Since then I have simplified my favorite prep method to just simple roasting.  These are excellent roasted alone or with other vegetables and would be a delicious addition to your family’s Thanksgiving feast!

Preparing your sprouts is so easy—even a pre-schooler can do it!

First peel off any bad leaves

Trim the base of each sprout to remove any discoloration.

Cut a small cross in the bottom of each sprout to promote even cooking.

Brussels sprouts are actually a variety of cabbage thought to originate in Belgium.  It is fascinating to see how they grow on stalks in the field — they look like a tower of sleigh bells with leaves.

 

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Per Serving 317 calories

Fat 15 g

Carbs 41 g

Protein 16 g

2


A notorious vegetable you really should love!

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp seasoning blend of choice
(garlic salt, lemon pepper, or your custom blend)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400° F. Trim sprouts as shown in photos above. Place prepared sprouts on a baking pan. Add olive oil and seasoning and toss to coat. Roast in oven for about 30 minutes or until they start to caramelize and brown on the outside.

 

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