Brussels Sprouts have a bad rap -- many of us grew up eating them from the freezer case, boiled beyond recognition. Who could blame us for hating these balls of mush? Well, when fresh brussels sprouts are cooked the right way (and there are many right ways), they can be a real treat. My girls literally cheer me when I make brussels sprouts for dinner, so give this a try.
First, you MUST use fresh brussel sprouts, never frozen. I can't stress this enough! Serve about 6-7 sprouts per person.
Wash them, trim off the bottoms, pull off withered or dirty leaves on the top, and cut in half.
Put them all in a baking dish, drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil, a dash of real maple syrup (has to be real -- the fake kind just won't do) and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast them in a 400 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes, until they get lightly brown on the top and bottom. Toss them around once or twice while cooking so they brown evenly.
They
will still be firm on the inside, and slightly carmelized on the
outside, making them taste a little sweet and a little nutty.
If you want to kick them up a bit, toss with some crumbled bacon or pancetta.
You could also cook them in a skillet, pretty much the same way, but the carmelization from roasting really is delicious.
Go ahead -- give them a try -- you might be surprised!
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