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| Roasted Brussels Sprouts |
One of the best things about being vegan is the shift in perception regarding vegetables that were previously and unfairly maligned or even completely undiscovered. When you stop focusing on animal products and start exploring the big, wide, world of plant foods out there, it's really incredible what you can find that's been right under your nose all the time. I'm talking about Brussels Sprouts, a vegetable that in our house, used to make an appearance once or twice a year around holiday time and usually boiled to within an inch of their poor wee lives. Not very appetizing. When I started to see recipes in my vegan cookbooks for roasted Brussels Sprouts, I was a little doubtful at first but decided to take the plunge. Honestly, roasting them is quite simple and they are transformed into yummy bite sized morsels, tender on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. We make these on a fairly regular basis and they're so tasty they get eaten out of the pan like candy.
There are loads of recipes on the web but the way I usually do it is by trimming the ends off, slicing them in half and then tossing them in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. You have to watch them near the end to make sure they don't burn. I think it usually takes about half an hour. Tonight I wasn't paying enough attention and the bottom pan got a little burnt. If anyone has any tasty additions or variations, I'd love to hear about it in the comments.
I cannot lie -- I do not like brussel sprouts. Maybe this recipe will change my mind (I doubt it). 350 degree oven?
ReplyDeleteJeannette, I understand your reluctance. I didn't used to be a fan myself. Last night I used a 400 degree oven but I'm no expert.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved brussels sprouts. I usually steam or boil them, but yes, they're really meant to be roasted. I've done it at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes and that's worked.
ReplyDeleteI hope I'll get a few sprouts at the market while they are still in season.. I also recently discovered how tasty sprouts can be when they are roasted, or even sautéed. Yummy.
ReplyDeleteBabette, I've tried them sautéed a couple of time and you're right, they're equally delicious. There's a recipe in Appetite for Reduction that's yummy.
ReplyDeleteMmm! I've discovered my own fondness for the wrongly maligned Brussels sprouts over the past year. I may have to try this one!
ReplyDeleteThey're good eh?
ReplyDeleteYay! I LOVE Brussels!
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