Brussels Sprouts

You can still google it but I promise there is an "s" on the end of Brussels.

Now that we've cleared that up, let's move on to this delicious veggie. No really, I think they are absolutely delicious. So delicious that I think they taste like popcorn and I crave them...a whole bowl of them. Side note: I get very specific cravings regularly. This is not a new thing, it has been happening for years. For fun, here are a few recent cravings that are so specific it is weird:

fishsticks - I have not had these in so long, so long that I had to google it to see if it is one word or two. I did not give into this one.

Wendy's medium fountain coke - Maybe it is their cup, I don't know but specifically Wendy's.

grilled cheese - Not weird but a regular and very specific to extra sharp cheddar on wheat. Frequently give in.

cucumbers and feta - Refresh your memory here.

Rush's Hot Fudge Sundae - Yes, not just any hot fudge sundae, but Rush's. When in Greenville, this was never satisfied and believe it or not, it has not yet been satisfied in Columbia either.

barely steamed broccoli - Broccoli that is heated but not soggy because that is gross. Oh and no salt and pepper.

brussels sprouts - Roasted in olive oil with a little salt and pepper.

The last one brings me back to what I wanted to post about (before I got completely sidetracked) because it is my current obsession. Brussels sprouts have a bad rap. However, have you ever tried one? Have you tried them roasted with olive oil and a little salt and pepper? If not, don't talk bad about them until you do. They seriously remind me of popcorn. If you don't like popcorn, still try them. They have so many health benefits as most veggies do. These little gems are filled with fiber and Vitamin C.

Here is how the deliciousness is created around here.

Preheat oven to 450°

1. Rinse your Brussels (we like about 1/2 lb for two if that is your only side or 1/4 as a small side for two)

2. Trim the ends off and cut in half. Also, remove any outer leaves that look like they should not be consumed.

3. Place the halves in a bowl and toss with enough olive oil (olive oil to me means EVOO) to coat, salt and pepper. Use a small amount of table salt. I'm talking a dash or two. Use a little more pepper than salt.



4. Arrange Brussels in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes.

There is no picture of the final product because I did not have the patience to take a picture before consuming them.

Enjoy!