Call them baby cabbages, call them by their official name Brassica oleracea, or recognize them as part of the mustard family, but by all means try Brussels Sprouts in some easy recipes if they haven’t tried them since you didn’t like them as a kid. And when you also realize they are loaded with dietary fiber, folic acid, manganese, good for all round health, but further loaded with vitamins A, C and K outstanding for both eye and heart health, they become even tastier.
The little vegetable probably got its name from the fact it was known to be a popular vegetable growing in Brussels and pretty much all of Belgium in the 1500s, Brussels sprouts are usually eaten cooked in some manner and have a reputation for being most flavorful when they are young as opposed to older sprouts.
This recipe is terrific in an air fryer, and takes 20 minutes to cook
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS
1 lb. Brussels sprouts, stems cut of, sprouts halved
2 oz. (or a handful) cranberries or raisins
Juice of 1 orange
¼ Cup chopped walnuts
Heat air fryer to 390 degrees; toss sprouts with olive salt, add salt to taste (if you must) and stir to combine. Place in air fryer basket and fry for 14-16 minutes, shaking once halfway. Sprouts will be lightly charred. Top with walnuts and cranberries, drizzle on orange juice and enjoy.
Or try them with cheese!
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHEESE
1 lb. brussels sprouts, halved
2 Tbls olive oil
1 Cup breadcrumbs
1 Tbls. Paprika
2 Tbls. Grated parmesan cheese (or any tasty hard cheese)
1 Tbls. chopped sage or bay leaf
Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees, line the basket with parchment paper
Mix breadcrumbs, cheese and paprika; drizzle sprouts with oil and blend into crumb mixture, tossing to coat. Place in the fryer basket and Air Fry for 15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes. Sprinkle herb on top and serve
More Recipes and Stories on Health HERE
