You know how you have that one food growing up that you just can’t stand? For me, that was without a doubt, brussels sprouts. I couldn’t stand them and made a huge point to complain whenever I was forced to eat them (I know- such a brat!).
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However, after trying them prepared with roasting technique instead of boiling them, I’ve been completely turned into a brussels sprout fanatic! They’re delicious and so easy to make!
These are really, really good and even Kyle exclaimed “Oh, WOW” after trying them. Honestly, I think that the ‘sprouts are officially now on my list of favorite vegetables and I’m definitely going to be preparing them this way in the future!
Not only are they mouthwatering, they’re also great for your body and have a mountain of nutritional value!
Here are some facts about their benefits:
- Their high fiber content helps to reduce cholesterol.
- They may have unique benefits in DNA protection by improving the stability of the DNA inside of our white blood cells.
- They help fight and prevent cancer.
- They contain a host of antioxidants.
The garlic gives the recipe such wonderful flavor and the balsamic vinegar adds the most perfect amount of tang and zest! Trust me on this one, this recipe won’t disappoint!
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I absolutely love roasted brussel sprouts with balsamic!!
They’re the best! I couldn’t stop picking at them to take a picture haha 😉
These look amazing, Christine! I know it sounds weird, but I have been CRAVING the ol’ brussels sprouts lately. BTW, am I the only one that struggles spelling it? That last “s” feels like it doesn’t belong.
Can you please come over and teach me how to take good pics and make my food look pretty??
Hahahhaha it’s so funny that you mention that, because I misspelled throughout this entire blog post and only noticed that it had an extra “s” after googling the health benefits of it. I had to go back and double check that I had corrected myself so I didn’t look like an idiot ;).
If only I could! I’m actually planning on doing a post in the near future about photography and how to get your food pics accepted to sites like Foodgawker and Tastespotting to increase your site’s traffic 😀
For me it was always pumpkin (kabocha). I used to whine and whinge and refuse to take one bite.
Now I LIVE for it 😛 I’ve tried to include it in just about every meal I can think of, and then some. It’s so sweet and delicious, so perfect when roasted and it just seems to melt in the mouth
I’ve had a few good and bad experiences roasting brussel sprouts – I think they need to roast a little longer. This recipe looks like it could just be the way to perfect it 😀
Oh gosh, I LOVE kabocha! That stuff is absolutely delicious and I could eat an entire one for every meal!
Same
Usually the other food has become the accompaniment to the kabocha itself ;P
Haha. Oh President Bush Sr. You crack me up Sir 😉
Growing up we never really had Brussels sprouts in the house, and the only other time that I’ve tried them was at my babysitters when I was five. They were steamed and just alright. These however I actually WANT to eat. Great job!
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I’ve ALWAYS wanted to try brussel sprouts but haven’t gotten around to it yet! I grew up thinking they were gross, but I Don’t know a vegetable I dont like now. I wonder why brussel sprouts have that bad rep with kids?
I’m definitely going to try this! I LOVE Brussels Sprouts, and I had the best ones ever at a restaurant a few weeks ago, so I’m down to try new recipes!
This will be made very soon. Thanks for sharing (:
Okay, I’ll admit. I’ve never had Brussels Sprouts. My mom must not have been a fan of them because she never made us eat them growing up, and I have yet to try them. Maybe one of these days I’ll get brave.
Yummy! I love brussel sprouts! Can’t wait to try your version!
Yummy! LOOOVE brussels… I’ll have to try this soon
I used to hate b.sprouts as well, that’s because my mom bought frozen ones and we ate them microwaved. MUCH better roasted! Can’t wait to try your recipe
This looks so much like the brussel sprouts we had at Bon Ton Cafe on Magazine Street in New Orleans last February, and they were awesome. Been lookin’ for a recipe since.