Italian Brussels Sprouts Food

ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH "ITALIAN XO" SAUCE

Steps:

• For the crispy shallots: Place the shallots and oil to cover in a small pot. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until the shallots are slightly brown and beginning to crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to crisp (reserve the oil and let cool; oil keeps for about a week and makes a great flavored oil).
• For the Brussels sprouts: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the Brussels sprouts in an even layer in a large cast-iron pan. Drizzle with olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Lay Brussels sprouts cut-side down in an even layer. Roast until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add roasted Brussels sprouts, vinegar, neonata and salt to taste in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
• Mix creme fraiche and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
• Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a platter. Top with dollops of the creme fraiche and the frizzled shallots. Serve!

ITALIAN STYLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Clean Brussels sprouts and place a small X in the bottom core of each sprout.
• Place in microwaveable bowl with a half cup of water.
• Cover and microwave 5 minutes.
• Stir and microwave another 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain.
• Place stewed tomatoes in another bowl and microwave until hot.
• Pour over cooked sprouts, and stir.
• Allow to sit for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When ready to serve, microwave 2 minutes to heat through.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim fresh sprouts, quarter and steam 10 minutes. Or follow package directions.
• Whisk next 5 ingredients together.
• Toss sprouts with viniagrette.
• Top with shaved parmesan and basil.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• Partially cook the Brussels sprouts in a large pot of boiling salted water, about 4 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until beginning to crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts to the same skillet and saute until heated through and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the broth and simmer until the broth reduces just enough to coat the Brussels sprouts, about 3 minutes. Serve.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. Sprinkle with more kosher salt ( I like these salty like French fries), and serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim and clean Brussels sprouts, cut into quarters, and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out the health benefits.
• Fill the bottom of a steamer with water about 2 inches. Steam Brussels sprouts for about 10 minutes. If you like them less cooked, steam for 5-7 minutes only.
• While Brussels sprouts are steaming combine all dressing ingredients except Parmesan cheese and lemon zest in a small bowl.
• Transfer steamed Brussels sprouts to a large bowl and toss with Mediterranean Dressing while still hot. Top with Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.

SICILIAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until browned. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon., Add Brussels sprouts to pan; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Stir in the capers, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until caramelized, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Add the raisins, pine nuts, lemon zest and pancetta; toss to coat.

ITALIAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• 1. Remove brown ends and yellow leaves of Brussels and cut in half, lengthwise. Put Brussels in a bowl of water and microwave for 7 minute, drain.
• 2. While they are draining add oil to pan at medium to medium high heat and allow to heat.
• 3. Add garlic to hot oil and cook until it just begins to brown.
• 4. Add Brussels back to pan and sprinkle with a good amount of Italian seasoning and salt to taste.
• 5. Toss to coat well and cook until Brussels just begin to brown.
• 6. Serve and enjoy while hot