Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

So, it's no secret that I LOVE Brussels sprouts. It seems about time that I created a salad with them. I decided to use roasted sprouts with some fresh spinach for a delicious and healthy Caesar salad. Cruciferous veggies have amazing health benefits and are packed with iron, vitamin A, and potassium. This is a really simple way to enjoy these veggies that has a ton of flavor without a ton of calories. Just add the Caesar dressing of your choice, I would recommend a light or low calorie version, creamy Caesar would smother the sprouts. Since the sprouts are roasted in olive oil, you only need a tiny bit of dressing to add flavor. Top with homemade croutons, some Parmesan and black pepper and you have a deceptively filling and tasty vegetarian meal.

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Ginger Soy Brussels Sprouts

As you all know, brussels sprouts are my favorite veggie. So I decided to try and create an Asian-inspired recipe that highlights them. Mixing ginger, soy sauce and almonds gives the sprouts a salty, spicy flavor that enhances their natural sweetness.

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Brussels Sprout Hash

I love all variations of hash and am constantly trying to figure out new ways to put together this tasty dish. I just concocted this fabulous version that can be a great dinner or an impressive weekend brunch. Topped with poached eggs, its a complete and filling meal.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Most people hate brussels sprouts. Many have terrible childhood memories of being forced to eat overcooked, mushy sprouts and have vowed never to eat them again. The issue here is not the sprouts themselves, but overcooking. When overcooked, brussels sprouts release the sulphur smelling glucosinolate, sinigrin. This is the reason so many people profess to hate them, having only ever experienced overcooked sprouts accompanied by a nasty sulfur taste and smell. 

In the last year, I have become a brussels sprouts lover. My secret: roasting. Roasted sprouts retain all their flavors and nutrients and have a bit of crisp to them. I am on a mission to convert all my family and friends. 

Brussels Sprout Facts:

• Pound for pound, brussels sprouts have two times as much Vitamin C as oranges. 
• High in fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate, and magnesium
• Member of the cruciferous vegetable family, which have been linked to lowered cancer risk, oxidative stress, and heart disease rates.
• Research has shown they are free radical scavengers, protecting the cell's DNA from damage and injury by carcinogens.
• They also benefit GI health, improving bowel motility, peristalsis, and reducing appetite, assisting in weight loss. 

Brussels sprouts are so simple and easy to prepare. Check out my quick and flavorful roasted brussels sprouts recipe after the jump!

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