Savory Sprouts Recipes

Steps:

• Cut an "X" in the core of each Brussels sprout. Place in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-11 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and celery seed. Cook and stir just until heated through. Serve with Brussels sprouts.

Steps:

• Trim the base of the sprouts and peel off the bruised outer leaves.
• Cut in half if the sprouts are large.
• Cook the sprouts in lightly salted boiling water for around 5-8 minutes.
• Continue to taste test and they are done when just barely tender with a slight crispness left.
• DO NOT OVERCOOK THESE LITTLE CABBAGES!
• They will then be strong tasting, which is why a lot of people don't like this delicious vegetable.
• Stir in the mustard and the cream.
• Season with pepper.

Steps:

• Over high heat, bring pot of salted water to boil. Add Brussels sprouts. Cover; cook until tender, 7-8 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp; drain.
• In bowl, whisk together syrup, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil until smooth. Crumble bacon. Before serving, toss Brussels sprouts and cranberries with dressing; top with bacon.

Steps:

• Cook Brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling water 6 to 8 min. or until tender; drain.
• Place in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with bacon bits.

Steps:

• Trim stems of Brussels sprouts. Cut an X in the core end of each one with a sharp knife.
• Place sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 inch water. Bring to a boil; cover and stearm for 9-11 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Transfer to a 13x9x2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with mushrooms.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, butter, salt, tarragon, marjoram and pepper. Drizzle over mushrooms and sprouts.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Steps:

• Make the sauce: In a blender or bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until smooth. It should be thick but pourable like barbecue sauce; add water as needed to thin it out.
• Cook noodles for stir-frying according to the package directions; they should be slightly underdone. After draining, rinse well with cold water to stop the cooking. Toss noodles in 1 teaspoon coconut oil to prevent sticking.
• Cut scallions: Thinly slice the white parts, and cut the pale and dark green parts into 1-inch lengths.
• Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil and sprinkle in salt. Add brussels sprouts and sear, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan over high heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Add scallions and cook, stirring often, just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, stir, then pour in about half the sauce and stir until bubbling.
• Add noodles and cook, tossing in the sauce until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining sauce, cooked brussels sprouts, cilantro and bean sprouts, if using; toss to coat and heat through.
• Divide among plates. Garnish with peanuts, chile and lime wedges (if using) and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 4 3/4-cup ramekins; set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in flour; cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in milk; simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in sweet-potato puree, then egg yolks, one at a time.
• In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Whisk 1/4 of whites into cheese mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the rest.
• Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour mixture into ramekins; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Scrub the potatoes if leaving the skins on or peel. Cut sweet potato into wedges (about 8 wedges per potato).
• Place potatoes in gallon ziploc bag or large bowl and add remaining ingredients.
• Coat potatoes evenly with oil and spices. Place in single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Turn over and bake another 10-15 minutes.
• Serve with mayo or ketchup for dipping.