If you're sick of your go-to dinner side dish, try one of these delicious Brussels sprouts recipes from our friends at PaleoHacks!
Not many vegetables are as divisive as Brussels sprouts. Whether you love them (like we do!) or hate them from visions of your over-boiled childhood trauma, we believe they deserve to be looked at in new and exciting ways.
So why are the humble Brussels sprouts worth a second look, you ask? Because they are one of the world's healthiest foods! (See, Mom was onto something after all).
High in antioxidants, vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals and fiber, these tightly-wound little veggie nuggets can truly boost your health index.
With a flavor that's similar to cabbage, but as robust as kale, there are all sorts of ways that Brussels sprouts can be prepared. Sliced raw in salads, sautéed, roasted or even grilled, the methods that you use to cook these little nutritional powerhouses can change the flavor dramatically.
Or you can peel them, cover with salt and oil and bake them into crunchy petals that are not unlike kale chips. You can take a plain approach and steam them if you wish, but over-boiling is definitely not okay!
To remind you that you really don't need to wait until Thanksgiving Day to have your share of Brussels, we compiled a list of 45 ways you can enjoy these little delights every single day!
Try using bacon, garlic, balsamic vinegar, or lemon zest to help showcase the sweet-salty versatility of these sprouts, or make a full-blown meal with diced chicken, sweet potatoes or eggs.
Take a look at this list of Paleo-friendly ways to prepare Brussels sprouts and challenge yourself to try a new one every week. Even if you used to think you hated them, we're pretty sure these recipes will convince you otherwise!
All you need is a handful of ingredients for this quick and easy side dish! Get your sprouts roasting before you start your main dish, as you’ll need 40 minutes of bake time to get these beauties perfectly caramelized.
This easy, one-pan dinner combines your meat and your veggies into a full-blown dinner that’s ready in under a half an hour.
When roasted with the sweetness of balsamic and honey, these sprouts take on a whole new dimension of deliciousness!
When you start to get tired of kale chips, these crispy replacements will refresh your snack palate! All you have to do is peel, drizzle, and roast.
Add Brussels sprouts to your brunch rotation with this egg dish, topped with lightly toasted walnuts.
This tangy orange-ginger salad is garnished with scallions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds. It’s delicious served hot, warm, or cold out of the fridge!
These hot-and-sweet sprouts are cooked in bacon grease for good measure and topped with the crispy bits. And they’re ready in 30 minutes!
Brussels sprout . . . with grapes? Believe it or not, baking with the red seedless variety will actually bring a warm sweetness with the concentrated grape flavor. Add fresh thyme and chopped walnuts for a funky, earthy flavor.
This Paleo-friendly noodle dish includes grain-free pasta, but you can substitute spaghetti squash or noodles if you prefer! The fresh scallops are the starring ingredient, so make sure yours are fresh.
This recipe pairs the sweet, cabbage-like flavor of Brussels sprouts with earthy roasted fennel for a dazzling way to use the greens in your crisper!
To upgrade your basic sprouts side dish to lunch-worthy status, try adding a chorizo link to your skillet. Note: it can still double as a hearty side!
What makes this recipe different from the rest? This easy six-ingredient sprout recipe includes a homemade honey mustard dressing made from garlic-infused olive oil!
Don’t let the recipe name fool you: this warm salad is great any time of year! The best part? It takes about ten minutes from prep to table.
Next Thanksgiving, combine two of your favorite sides into one tradition-blasting dish: Brussels sprouts and cranberry sauce! With lots of butter, orange zest, and fresh thyme, this recipe screams “holiday classic.”
This recipe involves deeply roasting your sprouts until they’re almost burnt, and topping them with a thickened sauce of balsamic vinegar and pomegranate juice. The result? A sweetened side dish that almost tastes like candy!
Made with spinach, parsley, and avocado, this frittata has a lot of greens to speak off! Baked in bacon fat and finished with truffle oil, this breakfast of champions is perfect for a slow and decadent Sunday.
Pair this meathy veggie dish with smoky bacon and nutty almonds for a flavor combination that wows any time of day. Add Cajun seasoning for an added spicy note!
These sprouts, topped with fried shallots and lime juice, are delicious served warm and crunchy. Got leftovers? Use the cooled remnants as a salad base!
Thinly sliced raw sprouts mixed with crispy bacon and dried blueberries make for a salad perfect for toting to potlucks. With its tangy tarragon dressing, no one will be able to keep their hands off of it!
Sweetened slightly with coconut sugar and made salty with crispy bacon, these sprouts really play up the fragrant side of hearty greens.
This super simple recipe of only five ingredients – including fat and salt! – bakes for only half an hour before it’s ready. A quick and easy way to eat your veggies!
This veggie bonanza ombines carrots, onions, peppers, and garlic for a quick but satisfying lunch or snack.
This recipe is both sautéed and roasted to make sure the cranberries pop! Orange juice, maple syrup, and pecan halves round out this festive recipe nicely.
These thinly sliced sprouts are best achieved with a mandolin for small, uniform slices. With lemon zest, red onions, and a crack of fresh pepper, this recipe thrives on its fresh simplicity.
Break away from your boring lettuce and kale salads with this hearty, roasted-then-chilled salad that’s anything but boring. Perfect to make the night before!
This buttery dish involves cooking your Brussels down with fresh blueberries and red onions. Topped with lots of lime juice and thyme, this dish is a fabulous way to pair powerhouse fruits and veggies!
The next time someone asks you to bring an appetizer to their party, consider this two-ingredient finger food that will impress everyone in the room.
This shredded salad is brought together nicely with sweet pears, dried fruit, and nuts, and topped with an addictive dressing that somehow hits all the right notes!
When red cabbage, orange carrots, yellow lemon, and green Brussels come together, you get a raw slaw that’ll keep beautifully for days.
Drizzled generously with a maple tahini dressing, this massaged kale salad is topped with cranberry and pecans for a holiday-style lunch that’s great for any time of year.
What gives these Brussels sprouts the perfect sweet-salty tanginess? The secret is in the sauce. The fish sauce, that is!
Whoever thought to pair Brussels sprouts with hard-boiled eggs? We’re not sure, but we’re glad that they did – this winning combo is only five ingredients, and will ramp up your snack game nicely.