What can I do to jazz up some brussel sprouts?

Question

Without adding too many calories.

Answer 1

I tend to sprinkle cayanne pepper on almost everything.

Answer 2

After you cook them, chop up a few slices of bacon and render them in a pan until brown, add some slices of onions and sliced mushrooms and toss in the sprouts after you've cut them in half. Yum!

Answer 3

Adding few sliced meat will jazz up some brussel sprouts, only very few work well.

Answer 4

Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Pine Nuts

Published: November 1, 1995 - Cooks Illustrated.com

Serves 4

This is an especially good way to prepare brussels sprouts for those unsure of their liking for this vegetable. When buying Brussels sprouts, choose those with small, tight heads, no more than 1 1/2 inches in diameter, for the best flavor. Larger sprouts can often be trimmed of loose leaves along the stem and still be quite good; they cook best when cut in half.

INGREDIENTS

1   pound  Brussels sprouts , small, firm, bright green, rinsed with stem ends and discolored leaves removed

1/2   teaspoon  table salt

2   tablespoons  olive oil

1/4   cup  pine nuts

2   large cloves  garlic , minced

Table salt and ground black pepper

1. Bring sprouts, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower heat, cover, and simmer (shaking pan once or twice to redistribute sprouts) until knife tip inserted into a brussels sprout center meets no resistance, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add nuts; cook, stirring frequently, until nuts begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook until softened, about 1 minute.

3. Stir in sprouts and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Answer 5

to make them look better or taste better? If your going for look I would put shredded carrots with them and a light cream sauce for taste

Answer 6

I would oven roast adding olive oil and a little splash of balsamic vinegar beforehand.