• Lem Jukes@lemm.ee
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    20
    arrow-down
    1
    ·
    24 days ago

    This list reads like someone who’s never been served roasted brussel sprouts or steamed broccoli.

    • oldfart@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      3
      ·
      24 days ago

      I made good brussels ONCE. I have the recipe and tried to do it many times, never could make them good again, always too bitter. I know it’s possible but I’ll wait a decade for stars to align again.

      • FooBarrington@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        3
        ·
        23 days ago

        Brussel sprouts literally have become less bitter over the last few decades, but depending on where you get yours they might still be using older variants. Maybe try a different source?

        I literally just clean mine, cut them in half & remove stems, toss them with olive oil & salt & pepper, then roast them cut-side down. Perfect every time.

        • A7thStone@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          1
          ·
          23 days ago

          I’m personally annoyed that I can’t find the bitter ones where I am. I used to pick and east the ones my mother grew in her garden raw. All of the ones I can find now don’t have the right flavour.

      • MirthfulAlembic@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        23 days ago

        How much parmesan did you grate over the brussel sprouts after they came out of the oven? Whatever amount it was, you didn’t do enough. Also if you forgot lemon zest, add some too.

    • MIDItheKID@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      22 days ago

      Roasted broccoli squad checking in. This guy’s is missing out.

      Actually most vegetables. Roast them in the oven with a tiny bit of oil, salt, and pepper. They always come out delicious.

    • smiletolerantly@awful.systems
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      24 days ago

      Had both. So many people here have recommended different Brussels sprout recioes that I want comment on this. But steamed or boiled broccoli just sucks compared to seared or roasted.