Brussels
sprouts, or Brassica oleracea gemmifera, are related to other
better-known vegetables in the Brassica genus like broccoli, cabbage and
cauliflower. They are part of the cruciferae or mustard family, so known
because of a four-part flower in the shape of a cross.
Sprouts were believed to have been cultivated in Italy in Roman times, and possibly as early as the 1200s in Belgium. The modern Brussels sprout that we are familiar with was first cultivated in large quantities in Belgium (hence the name "Brussels" sprouts) as early as 1587, with their introduction into the U.S. in the 1800s.
Brussels sprouts are a very good source of many essential vitamins, fiber, and folate. They are especially high in Vitamin C. They, along with their other cruciferous cousins, have been shown to have some very beneficial effects against certain types of cancer, as they contain many different ingredients that are believed to help prevent the disease.
That being said... How many faces just went EWWWWW? Remember as kids when our mothers would get adventurous and try to get us to eat something healthy? Remember when the vegetable of the dinner meal was the much maligned Brussels sprout? Remember the over boiled mushy mess that disintegrated in your mouth like a snail under salt? WHAT was she thinking???? I'm gonna show you a way to cook these precious sprouts that will make you reach back and slap yo mama! No offense mom! This involves roasting them in the oven with simple ingredients, olive oil, salt, pepper and a touch of balsamic vinegar! I'll post a recipe in a few minutes. I've been out of town, but will get right back to my blogger duties, promise! I promise once you try this recipe, you will be it's biggest fan! UPDATE: Recipe is up in the appropriate section! Please return your seatbacks the upright and locked position! That is all.
Sprouts were believed to have been cultivated in Italy in Roman times, and possibly as early as the 1200s in Belgium. The modern Brussels sprout that we are familiar with was first cultivated in large quantities in Belgium (hence the name "Brussels" sprouts) as early as 1587, with their introduction into the U.S. in the 1800s.
Brussels sprouts are a very good source of many essential vitamins, fiber, and folate. They are especially high in Vitamin C. They, along with their other cruciferous cousins, have been shown to have some very beneficial effects against certain types of cancer, as they contain many different ingredients that are believed to help prevent the disease.
That being said... How many faces just went EWWWWW? Remember as kids when our mothers would get adventurous and try to get us to eat something healthy? Remember when the vegetable of the dinner meal was the much maligned Brussels sprout? Remember the over boiled mushy mess that disintegrated in your mouth like a snail under salt? WHAT was she thinking???? I'm gonna show you a way to cook these precious sprouts that will make you reach back and slap yo mama! No offense mom! This involves roasting them in the oven with simple ingredients, olive oil, salt, pepper and a touch of balsamic vinegar! I'll post a recipe in a few minutes. I've been out of town, but will get right back to my blogger duties, promise! I promise once you try this recipe, you will be it's biggest fan! UPDATE: Recipe is up in the appropriate section! Please return your seatbacks the upright and locked position! That is all.
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