February 16, 2012

Brussels Sprouts Done Right

Seriously. They don't suck.



Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs brussels sprouts (still on the stalk is best)
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground allspice

Directions

If the sprouts you buy have already been removed from the stalk, cut off the bottoms (they usually look kinda brown and nasty). Cut the sprouts in half vertically. Add all the ingredients into a deep sauté pan and stir until everything is well coated. Cook on medium-low for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally. I like the sprouts to still have a little crunch when I eat them, you may want to cook them longer.

There are a lot of variations you can do with this recipe. Toasted sliced almonds or pine nuts do the trick, just add them at the end, as they are already toasted and burn easily. If cranberries ain't your bag, Zante currants, golden raisins, or really any dried fruit would work. And freshly grated nutmeg or Chinese five spice can be used in lieu of allspice.

Suggested Album Pairing

Ege Bamyasi, Can. Cuz Brussels sprouts are a cabbage. And kraut means cabbage. And Can is Krautrock. Dig?

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