Savory Sprouts Recipes

Steps:

• Trim the base of the sprouts and peel off the bruised outer leaves.
• Cut in half if the sprouts are large.
• Cook the sprouts in lightly salted boiling water for around 5-8 minutes.
• Continue to taste test and they are done when just barely tender with a slight crispness left.
• DO NOT OVERCOOK THESE LITTLE CABBAGES!
• They will then be strong tasting, which is why a lot of people don't like this delicious vegetable.
• Stir in the mustard and the cream.
• Season with pepper.

Steps:

• Cut an "X" in the core of each Brussels sprout. Place in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-11 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and celery seed. Cook and stir just until heated through. Serve with Brussels sprouts.

Steps:

• Cook Brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling water 6 to 8 min. or until tender; drain.
• Place in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with bacon bits.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 4 3/4-cup ramekins; set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in flour; cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in milk; simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in sweet-potato puree, then egg yolks, one at a time.
• In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Whisk 1/4 of whites into cheese mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the rest.
• Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour mixture into ramekins; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.