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All Bitterness Aside: Roasted Sesame & Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

October 5, 2015 by Liz Leave a Comment

Brussels Sprouts. Yuck.

Half of you are reading this and shaking your heads in disgust, right? You are the converted. You have tasted and fallen in love with Brussels Sprouts and your goal in life is to get every man, woman, and child on board with your miniature cabbage obsession. You are food jerks.

Meanwhile, the other of you are cool and I like you because you’re nodding in agreement at how yuck Brussels Sprouts are. Thanks for all of your support on this dark and disturbing topic.¹  

Backstory-

B-Sprouts and I were in the middle of it for a long time. Like, epic battle status. I was all, “I’m a vegetarian and I will eat anything that grows from the earth” and “all vegetables are magic”. How irritating THAT must have been. But behind closed doors I loathed B-Sprouts. How dare a vegetable be so gross even when it’s been bathed in butter? 

There was a lot of guilt around this whole situation, but I had tried IT ALL. Boiling, sauteing, stir-frying, and soaking in various liquids didn’t hide the bitter core of the baby vegetable. I gave up. I could get my Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Folate elsewhere.² 

AND THEN THEY WERE ON SALE!

So being a blogger on a budget, I did some deep thinking about bitterness and gave them one final try. 

I think I nailed it. 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts w Sesame Brown Sugar

Here’s why they don’t suck:

  1. When a bitter vibe has been encountered in a b-sprout, one must attack it with both savory and sweet in a major way. Same idea my grandma had when she used to tell me to use salt instead of sugar to cut bitter coffee. 
  2. Steaming these cabbage buds first allows them to soak up more of the marinade and cuts down on roasting time a.k.a burning time. 
  3. Asian flavors make everything better, including potatoes. 

The Recipe: Sesame & Brown Sugar

Brussels Sprouts

1/2 lb Brussels Sprouts, halved                  1 tbsp Sesame Oil

 1 Purple Onion, diced                                  2 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Liquid Aminos)

1 large Red Skin Potato, diced                    1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 

1/2 tbs Garlic Puree                                      1 tbsp Truvia Brown Sugar Blend

1/2 Lemon (squeezed)

Preheat oven to 420° and prepare a baking sheet with foil and non-stick spray.

Add Sprouts, Potato, and Onion to a steamer (stove top or microwave) and cook for approx 2-5 minutes. Over steaming might result in a mushy end product. 

In a large bowl, mix marinade ingredients until combined. Add steamed vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Spread on baking sheet, sprinkle with lemon juice, and roast for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. 

Now go eat your vegetables.

♥ Liz


¹ I’m only (half) joking. I am now reformed and enjoy the company of a sprout or two.

² Yes, they are healthy. Hooray. 

Filed Under: Side Dishes and Mini Meals Tagged With: blog, CLEAN EATING, cooking, dinner, diy, food, health, humor, lifestyle, recipe, VEGETABLES, vegetarian, wellness, writing

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Comments

  1. thebeautifiedblogger

    October 6, 2015 at 8:12 am

    Okay, these look incredible. I don’t have them often, but whenever I make them I always end up hating them!! This could change that!

    Reply
    • Liz

      October 6, 2015 at 8:22 am

      I was the same way Laurel! I am in love with this mixture and the bitterness is totally gone!

      Reply
      • thebeautifiedblogger

        October 7, 2015 at 4:29 pm

        Good to know!!! The bitterness is the worst – I gotta try!!!!

  2. annie's beauty...

    October 6, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Definitely trying this recipe asap! Thanks for sharing Liz! It sure looks dee-lish! 😋😋😋 xx, Annie | Annie’s Beauty

    Reply
    • Liz

      October 6, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Thanks, Annie! Gosh I hope you like it! 🙂

      Reply
      • annie's beauty...

        October 6, 2015 at 8:31 am

        I adooore Brussels sprouts so no problem there whatsoever! 😁😁😁👌🏼😉xx

  3. bensbitterblog

    October 5, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Way to tackle a bitter thing like brussel sprouts!

    Reply
    • Liz

      October 5, 2015 at 9:48 am

      Haha yes! This vegetable could be your mascot, btw. :p

      Reply
      • bensbitterblog

        October 5, 2015 at 10:22 am

        I really wanna thank you because it is hard to find any foods that are considered bitter (I can only think of a few) and now I know one for sure thanks to you!

      • Liz

        October 5, 2015 at 10:38 am

        Excellent. I’m glad I could help fuel the bitter fire!

      • bensbitterblog

        October 5, 2015 at 10:48 am

        Yeah, I should do a picture of it on my banner!

  4. Emily

    October 5, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I’ve always thought I didn’t like brussels sprouts but I don’t think I’ve ever actually even tried one!! Will have to give this a go, looks way more appealing than your average brussels sprout 🙂

    Reply
    • Liz

      October 5, 2015 at 9:31 am

      It really did surprise me! I went in with hate in my heart for the sprouts and came out with nothin’ but love 🙂

      Reply
  5. iamserenel

    October 5, 2015 at 7:11 am

    I actually love brussels sprouts <3 😀 this sounds yummy!

    Serene | I Am Serene L

    Reply
    • Liz

      October 5, 2015 at 7:12 am

      I love them now!!! I guess I had never cooked them properly!!

      Reply
      • iamserenel

        October 5, 2015 at 7:15 am

        hahaha, they’re a bit like marmite … BUT I don’t like Marmite loool! 😀

      • Liz

        October 5, 2015 at 8:05 am

        So I need to google marmite because I’m clueless 😂

      • iamserenel

        October 5, 2015 at 8:32 am

        loooool, you don’t know what marmite is :ooooooo

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