Sunday, November 11, 2018

Brussels Sprouts Roasted on the Stalk

Serving of Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Celebrating Sprouts

Recipe Adapted from Trader Joe’s


I had no idea that Brussels sprouts grew on stalks till I moved to California, quite a few years ago now. In those days we could only buy stalk sprouts directly from coastal farmers at roadside stands. Nowadays we see them at Farmers’ Markets, large-scale produce stands, and even at Trader Joe’s (TJ’s). For years I’ve wanted to try the recipe that TJ’s rubber bands to their stalks. When I finally tried it, it was nothing like I imagined. The outside of the sprout is crispy and caramelized, and the inside is soft and delicate, a delicious contrast.