Brussels Sprouts

People seem to love them or hate them. They belong to the Brassica family and are small, bright green with leaves tightly packed together (like miniature cabbages. Research shows that the people who eat the most vegetables from the Brassica family have lower incidence of certain cancers, particularly colon(bowel)cancer.
Buy loose to inspect for any discolouration. Avoid any that are yellowing or with leaves that are loose.
Store unwashed in a plastic bag in the fridge.
Over-cooked Brussels sprouts are probably the reason many people loathe them - they're mushy and they smell. A perfectly cooked Brussels sprout should be neither crunchy nor mushy, just tender enough for the knife to slide through.
One serve is equal to about three Brussels sprouts.

To Buy:

Buy loose to inspect for any discolouration. Avoid any that are yellowing or with leaves that are loose.

To Store:

Store in the fridge in plastic bags in the crisper section of the fridge.

Tips & Tricks:

Rather than a tip this should be a rule - over-cooked brussel sprouts are probably the reason many people loathe them - them are mushy and they smell. A perfectly cooked brussel sprout should be neither crunchy nor mushy, just tender enough for the knife to slide through. One serve is equal to about three Brussels sprouts.

Cooking Tips:

Trim off any loose outer leaves and clip the end stalk. Using a small sharp knife make a cross base of each stalk (approx 5 mm deep) and boil in plenty of water uncovered for 5 - 8 minutes until tender.

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Nutrition per Per serve:

Weight (grams):

Carbohydrates, g:

1.3

Protein (g):

2.2

Saturated Fat, g :

0.0

Vitamin C:

Folic Acid:

Antioxidants:

Salicylates:

Very low

Energy (kJ):

Fibre, g:

Fat (g):

0.2

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.0

Vitamin K:

Potassium:

Amines:

Low

Glutamates:

n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.