6 Recipes to Spruce Up Your Sprouts

Elevate this festive staple with these recipes

It's no secret that Brussels sprouts have a bad rap. Whenever they make an appearance on TV shows, they are either steamed or boiled, coming out as bland and boring. However, this festive season, you can bring them to the next level by adding sauces, cooking them differently, or simply using them as an addition to a bigger dish.

When done right, this tiny cabbage-like vegetable can provide a crispy, tasty, and nutritious addition to any meal. From an adaptation of the viral smashed potatoes to miso-glazed morsels of goodness, these six recipes will be game-changers for your festive dinners, fit for everybody.

1. Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Above Photo: Love and Lemons

This recipe breaks down the sprouts into strips, making it more enjoyable for those who don't fancy the texture and bite of the vegetable. You'll only need seven ingredients and each spoonful is a delightful balance of flavours.

Get Love and Lemons' recipe here.

2. Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Above Photo: foodnetwork.com

We've all seen and loved our smashed potatoes. Now try your hand at smashed Brussels sprouts. Smashing the sprouts allows for more surface area to crisp up, giving you more to enjoy with the melted cheese. This recipe features the crowd favourite Manchego cheese, adding a little saltiness to the sprouts.

Get The Food Network's recipe here.

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3. Kielbasa, Brussels Sprouts and Creamy Curry Dijon Sauce

Above Photo: Lucy Schaeffer and Makinze Gore, Delish.com

Fans of sheet pan bakes will love this one. Simple to make and a joy to eat, this recipe is inspired by the German fast food dish, currywurst, which combines curry powder and sausages. This 40-minute recipe features kielbasa, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and, for a tinge of sweetness, grapes.

Get Delish's recipe here.

4. Miso-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Above Photo: Minimalist Baker

Miso makes everything better, even Brussels sprouts. This recipe only takes 30 minutes and eight ingredients, an insanely simple recipe to add to any dinner for extra nutrition and umami.

Get the Minimalist Baker's recipe here.

5. Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Above Photo: Sweet As Honey

Yet another recipe that features an Asian twist to the vegetable, these Kung Pao Brussels sprouts are equal parts sour, sweet, and spicy. The addition of roasted peanuts add an element of crunch, while the Sichuan black peppercorns add a zing to each bite. If you're hosting an Asian dinner, this dish is bound to be a hit.

Get Sweet as Honey's recipe here.

6. Brussels Sprouts Hash

Above Photo: Stem and Spoon

This recipe is perfect for mornings when you feel like throwing pantry staples into the pan for a simple yet elevated breakfast. All you need are eggs, bacon or pancetta, onions, sweet potatoes, seasonings, and of course, Brussels sprouts. It takes all of 20 minutes to cook and is packed with nutrition and flavour.

Get Stem and Spoon' recipe here.

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