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Eating and Drinking => Cooking, Storing and Preserving => Topic started by: willowman on February 27, 2011, 11:42

Title: Brussel sprout tops
Post by: willowman on February 27, 2011, 11:42

Just ventured down to the veg plot, as the sun was shining.
Brussels which were not very successful were left in the ground last autumn & have started to grow at the top and are sending out new tops.
Can I cook these new growths?
If so, would I just do them like cabbage?

Title: Re: Brussel sprout tops
Post by: DD. on February 27, 2011, 11:42

Best part of the plant.

Nice steamed.

Title: Re: Brussel sprout tops
Post by: willowman on February 27, 2011, 11:51

Wow, that was quick.
Thanks DD. Came on here first (as you do) but have googled the subject and got a few ideas - like sauteed with olive oil and garlic.
That's tonight's veggies sorted, as long as I can convince She who must be obeyed that they are actually edible!

Title: Re: Brussel sprout tops
Post by: suziet88 on February 27, 2011, 15:20

We've just eaten our sprout tops with roast dinner.  Family don't like sprouts so I told them it was cabbage and (surprisingly) it was all eaten!  Bending the truth again but still can't get them to eat kale!

Title: Re: Brussel sprout tops
Post by: Aunt Sally on February 27, 2011, 15:43

I have picked some today to go with my liver, bacon and onions.  They are the BEST greens  :D

Title: Re: Brussel sprout tops
Post by: Gandan57 on March 12, 2011, 22:24

I`d certainly agree with that, Aunt Sally. :D