Hate Brussels sprouts? You may be living in the past

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251216-hate-brussel-sprouts-you-may-be-living-in-the-past

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18 Comments

prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 15 pts · 265d (2 replies)

They're so good if cooked well. Roasted with garlic and olive oil

KingOfSuede@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 265d

I made the mistake of doing this at a family supper (they normally steamed them), and ended up on sprouts cooking duty for the rest of my foreseeable future lol.

defaultusername@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 265d

Balsamic vinegar is an amazing addition as well.

RebekahWSD@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 265d (2 replies)

I never minded them as a kid but they weren't the best. The newer varities are quite nice. Love them roasted or broiled!

troyunrau@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 265d (1 reply)

We've been deep-frying them with pumpkin seeds. Add dried cranberries, goat cheese, and a vinaigrette... I am drooling just typing this

RebekahWSD@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 265d

Goat cheese makes almost everything better!

lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 265d

No, I do not hate them - quite the opposite. Pliny the Elder knew what was up, BRASICA CULT FOR LIFE.

SouthFresh@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 265d (5 replies)

And it still tastes fucking awful. Yes, I've had them roasted, yes from great kitchens.

No, they're not tasty.

"No, these are less shitty."

They're still shitty, just less.

Ephera@lemmy.ml · 8 pts · 265d (3 replies)

As I understand, there's some genetic invariant, which makes them taste like literal shit to some folks. I think, the same is then true for broccoli and presumably other brassica cultivars...

SouthFresh@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 265d (2 replies)

I love broccoli.

Brussels sprouts are garbage.

Ephera@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 265d

Hmm, well, no idea then. Maybe you do just not like the taste then. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Grass@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 265d

I'm in this club too. brussel sprouts are the only ones that just taste awful to me and I can eat any other brassica

YetAnotherNerd@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 265d

Ah, I was wondering if my wife had an account on here. Hi honey!

baconmonsta@piefed.social · 3 pts · 265d (2 replies)

Ahh, I thought my tastebuds just got dull with age!

troyunrau@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 265d (1 reply)

¿Porque no los dos?

baconmonsta@piefed.social · 2 pts · 265d

Don't burst my bubble now!

OhmsLawn@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 265d

I've only ever had the modern version. Not really a fan. I suspect I would've preferred the more bitter variety.

PhoreTwunny@lemmy.world · -2 pts · 265d

Nope, still taste like farts