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Now that November has arrived, you’re probably starting to think about the festive season. Christmas is coming up fast, which means it’s time to start making plans. Not only does this mean you need to start putting together lists of presents for people, you also have to plan your Christmas dinner.
One thing that many of us insist on still serving up, even though other people often complain, is Brussels sprouts. These little vegetables have been known to divide families. They also tend to get unceremoniously thrown into water and boiled to within an inch of their lives, which is probably why many people can’t stand them.
We can’t help but feel that Brussels sprouts get a bit of a raw deal, especially as they are so versatile. To help you fall in love with Brussels sprouts this season, here are five recipes you really need to try:
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Beer battered brussels sprouts
When you think of finger food, your mind probably doesn’t go to Brussels sprouts. However, these little balls of goodness can be just the thing when it comes to creating a vegan-friendly canape or appetiser. If you don’t believe us, give these beer-battered Brussels sprouts from Yup It’s Vegan a go. The recipe also includes a great guide on how to make a delicious maple-mustard sauce, which is perfect for dipping.
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Winter veggie gratin
Whether you want Brussels sprouts to serve as a delicious side dish or as the main event at dinner time, this vegetable gratin recipe from Peas and Crayons is a winner. It’s a great way to get more vegetables on the table, while the creamy sauce is sure to entice even the biggest sprout haters. If you want to make it a bit healthier, swap out the double cream for more milk.
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Garlic roasted salmon with Brussels sprouts
You can create an entire meal easily, quickly and with minimal washing up, especially if you use this great recipe from Diethood, which only uses one oven tray. This meal is healthy, packed full of flavour and easy to make whether you’re cooking for yourself or your whole family. You can even throw some new potatoes on the tray too if you want to make the meal more substantial.
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Brussels sprouts with bacon and apples
If you want a good sprout side dish, whether for a standard Sunday lunch or your Christmas dinner, this recipe from Wholefully is the perfect choice. It combines three great flavours in a more substantial side dish that is sure to get even the most ardent of Brussels sprouts haters asking for seconds.
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Brussels sprouts and ricotta pizza
What better way to get people loving Brussels sprouts than by putting them on a pizza? Most of us won’t have served up sprouts like this before, so this idea from Recipe Runner is a great one to get more green in your diet. The recipe calls for pizza dough, so you can either make it from scratch or buy ready-made basis. Then you just need to sort your toppings out and choose your preferences for a delicious and healthy feast.
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Did you know that Brussels sprouts are actually named after the Belgian capital? So although we tend to pronounce their name as ‘brusselsprouts’ or simply ‘sprouts’, they are in fact ‘Brussels sprouts’. So now at least you’ve got a good sprout fact for when you’re trying to hide them on your dinner plate.