Brussels Sprouts are one of my absolute favorite vegetables. I really look forward to autumn every year because of these wonderfully, scrumptious bite-sized morsels of heaven. Ok, well maybe that’s not all the autumnal months have to offer, but for sure these crucifers are an added bonus. Not only do brussels deliver flavor, but they are one of the healthier veggies you can eat!
Check out their health benefits:
– Excellent source of vitamin C and K
– Very good source of folate, vitamin A, manganese, potassium, B-6, and B-1
– Great source of dietary fiber
– Contain sulfur compounds (as do other cruciferous vegetables) which increase the liver’s ability to produce enzymes that neutralize toxic substances
Roast them in the oven or lightly steam them. Either way you eat them, you’ll be doing yourself a favor by incorporating these into your diet.
Here’s a simple recipe — Enjoy!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) — melted (can substitute with coconut oil)
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Juice from 1 whole lemon
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place Brussels sprouts, ghee, sea salt, pepper onto a baking sheet or baking dish and place in oven. Roast in the oven for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning. Cook until slightly brown, but not black. Take out of oven and squeeze lemon juice over them.
Serves 4-6.
References:
Mateljan, George. The World’s Healthiest Foods. George Mateljan Foundation, 2007.
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