How to cook Brussels sprouts so that they are not bitter: the easiest way

Tetiana Koziuk
Tetiana KoziukLS Food
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What to cook with Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts are an extremely healthy vegetable. However, they are not often seen on tables. The thing is, many people don't like its bitter taste, and housewives simply don't know how to cook Brussels sprouts so that the bitterness is not so pronounced.

The FoodOboz editorial team will tell you how to cook Brussels sprouts properly, based on expert advice.

Baked Brussels sprouts, a recipe shared by juliya_levicka. The food blogger uses spices and balsamic vinegar to neutralize the bitter taste. Posted on Instagram.

Brussels sprouts as a side dish
Brussels sprouts as a side dish

Ingredients:

  • Brussels sprouts - 500 g
  • Olive oil - 2 tbsp
  • Balsamic vinegar - 2 tbsp.
  • Salt and pepper

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the large heads of cabbage in half, and leave the small ones as they are.

2. Put on a baking sheet.

3. Drizzle with oil, and vinegar and sprinkle with spices.

Baked Brussels sprouts with spices
Baked Brussels sprouts with spices

4. Bake at 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Brussels sprouts with mushrooms, a recipe shared by ira_dzi. To remove the bitter taste, the food blogger fries the vegetable in a creamy sauce. Posted on Instagram.

Brussels sprouts in a creamy sauce

Ingredients:

  • Brussels sprouts
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Carrots
  • Garlic
  • Cream
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Pepper
  • Turmeric
  • Curry
  • Salt

Method of preparation:

1. Put the cabbage in boiling salted water. Cook for 5 minutes. Then put the pan under cold water to prevent the vegetable from losing its color.

You have to boil the Brussels sprouts first

2. Fry the cabbage in olive oil and butter until golden brown. Drizzle with soy sauce and place on a plate.

3. Fry the mushrooms.

4. Fry onion, carrot, and garlic separately. Add salt.

5. Pour over the cream.

6. Add the mushrooms and cabbage. Let it boil for 1 minute.

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