BEST BRUSSELS SPROUTS FOR THANKSGIVING

Best Brussels Sprouts for Thanksgiving – Brussels Sprouts should be on your holiday menu this year! Why? For one, Brussels Sprouts balance an otherwise heavy meal. As well, they’re in season in late fall and early winter making them readily available during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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BEST BRUSSELS SPROUTS FOR THANKSGIVING

Are Brussels Sprouts good for you?

Brussels Sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable and contain cancer-protecting compounds, decrease inflammation, and improve blood sugar control. They are truly the best for Thanksgiving meals.

As well, Brussels sprouts are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition to your diet.

Where should Brussels sprouts be stored?

First, remove any yellowed or wilted leave and store fresh, unwashed, and untrimmed Brussels sprouts in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

If you purchase loose sprouts in a cardboard container covered in cellophane, remove the wrapping and examine the vegetables. Remove any sprouts that are damaged, before re-covering and storing in the crisper. This way you ensure you have the Best Brussels Sprouts for Thanksgiving dinner.

Avoid washing Brussels sprouts until you’re ready to prepare them, as the moisture can cause decay. Brussels sprouts best when prepared within three to four days of purchase.

How do you roast Brussels sprouts so they are not soggy?

Avoid boiling or steaming Brussels sprouts. Moist heat makes Brussels sprouts soggy and smelly, not good. Instead, roast them in the oven or on the stovetop. This is a perfect method to get the best Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving.

Caramelized Shaved Brussels Sprouts

An easy, delicious, nutritious, and quick side dish!

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HOT HONEY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Roasted Brussels sprouts are perfectly crispy on the outside, tender, soft on the inside, and coated in a lusciously sweet and spicy glaze.

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts are topped with pecans, brie, and a sticky, sweet, and spicy glaze.

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Roasted Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts are cooked until tender and crispy then toasted in a tangy honey mustard sauce. This is a tasty low-carb, healthy recipe.

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Kentucky Bourbon Braised Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Kentucky Bourbon Braised Bacon Brussel Sprouts are full of flavor from braising them in a bourbon, apple juice, and honey and tossing with smokey bacon.

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Caesar Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Caesar Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe, a new twist on an old favorite, tastes simply amazing! This side dish is simple, light, and spectacularly delicious.

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

The combination of fresh, finely chopped chives and the bright, citrusy notes of lemon zest and juice adds a refreshing, tangy element to the salad.

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