For Try This Tuesday, another delicious recipe by Lauren Hallman, from the plant based magazine Thrive. Not everyone likes Brussels sprouts, in fact, most people are sure they don’t like this vegetable that resembles miniature cabbages. I love them, and any recipe that features them is sure to be a hit with me.
The recipe is easy to prepare, using fresh organic Brussels sprouts and pantry items at home.
I opted to use coconut oil and a plant based “butter” that can be purchased in the dairy section at most grocery stores. The brand I use is dairy free, made from olive oil. I found that I could probably use far less oil in the recipe. One could water sauté as well, and eliminate the oil completely.
I was preparing oven roasted potatoes, both sweet and regular, so I timed both recipes to finish at about the same time. I sautéed the garlic, Brussels sprouts, and onions for 20 minutes, then added a small amount of water, reduced the heat to low, and covered the pan. During the last five minutes of cooking time I uncovered the sauté pan, raised the heat slightly and finished cooking.
These Brussels sprouts were amazing! The garlic wasn’t too much, in fact, it was perfect. Greg is not a fan of this vegetable at all. When I asked him to try a bite at least, he countered that he already knew what they tasted like and declined. However, seeing the finished recipe he changed his mind and spooned a small helping onto his plate.
His verdict? He liked them! He was surprised how tasty these Brussels sprouts were and said he would eat them again if they were prepared in this way. That’s a huge win.
If you like Brussels sprouts, you will love this simple recipe. And if you are borderline about this veggie or think you don’t like them, perhaps giving this recipe a try will change your views about Brussels sprouts. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
