It used to be that the mere mention of the name of this vegetable would send me running.
However, after years of having "eat your veggies" ingrained in me, I have become less fearful of this strange, little, herbaceous globe. In fact, I believe that it is quite misunderstood.
It looks like a miniature cabbage...kind of cute....however, it also has the reputation of being quite malodorous when cooked. And, I am here to tell you that the above-mentioned notoriety is absolutely true.
That being said, after hearing of the wonderful health benefits one can derive from eating brussel sprouts, I decided to give them a chance...smell and all.
After cleaning and trimming them, I coated them in some olive oil and tossed them around with some seasonings. I then placed them on a cookie sheet and roasted them in the oven at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes. They turned brownish on the outside and some of the outer leaves even had a crispness to them...but, inside they were delightfully creamy and really good!
I had some left over so I refrigerated them and saved them for the next day.
Early the next morning I had a gentleman from Hunter-Douglas blinds come over to measure my sunroom windows. He was very nice as he did what he needed to do, but seemed a bit anxious to get going afterwards. I walked him outside and went to get my morning paper. When I returned to the house, I was shocked at the horrific odor that greeted me! The brussel sprouts had left their mark from the night before...
Because I hadn't left my house that day, I hadn't really noticed it. I guess that the odors become less obvious after being around them for a while.
But, the poor Hunter-Douglas man had no idea what hit him.
No wonder he was in such a hurry to leave!
Next time I roast brussel sprouts, I will make sure and air out the house before letting anyone in... : 0
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