Brussels sprouts
Tiny cabbage cousins
Brussels sprouts are small, round, leafy green vegetables that grow in clusters along a thick stalk.
Each sprout resembles a miniature cabbage, to which it's related.
They have a distinctive bitter, slightly nutty flavor that becomes sweeter when roasted: The Brussels sprouts were caramelized and crispy.
Often polarizing—people tend to love or hate them.
Cooked uncovered with heat
- sautéedCooked quickly in fat
- steamedHeated by vapor
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
halved · shredded · charred · balsamic · grilled · blanched · fried · browned
Essential organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- vitamin KFat-soluble clotting agent
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
antioxidants · cruciferous · low-calorie · superfood · healthful · anti-inflammatory · phytonutrients · minerals
Four-petaled vegetable family
- cabbageLeafy vegetable head
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
stalk · miniature · green · compact · leaves · head · brassica · produce
Autumn gratitude holiday
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- roast dinnerCooked meat with sides
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
stuffing · side dish · family dinner · tradition · holiday table · celebration · festive · centerpiece
Containing yellow element
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acquired tasteLiking developed over time
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
overcooking · mushy · off-putting · smelly · funky · astringent
Causing sharp division
- love-hateSimultaneous attraction and aversion
- controversialCausing public dispute
- contentiousInclined toward disagreement
- debateFormal argument on issues
opinions · picky eaters · childhood trauma · converted · maligned · misunderstood · redemption · acquired taste
roasted
Cooked uncovered with heat
caramelized · halved · shredded · charred · balsamic · grilled · blanched · fried · browned · glazed
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- vitamin KFat-soluble clotting agent
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
folate · antioxidants · cruciferous · low-calorie · superfood · healthful · anti-inflammatory · phytonutrients · minerals · protein
cruciferous
Four-petaled vegetable family
- cabbageLeafy vegetable head
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
cauliflower · stalk · miniature · green · compact · leaves · head · brassica · produce · harvest
Thanksgiving
Autumn gratitude holiday
- ChristmasWinter nativity celebration
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- roast dinnerCooked meat with sides
turkey · stuffing · side dish · family dinner · tradition · holiday table · celebration · festive · centerpiece · gathering
sulfurous
Containing yellow element
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acquired tasteLiking developed over time
earthy · overcooking · mushy · off-putting · smelly · funky · astringent
polarizing
Causing sharp division
- love-hateSimultaneous attraction and aversion
- controversialCausing public dispute
- contentiousInclined toward disagreement
debate · opinions · picky eaters · childhood trauma · converted · maligned · misunderstood · redemption · acquired taste
- Acquired Tastesdurian, blue cheese, natto, Marmite, Vegemite
- Belgian thingsBelgian waffles, Belgian fries, Belgian chocolate, Belgian beer, Belgian endive
- brassicasbroccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi
- Christmas dinnergravy, stuffing, parsnips, cranberry sauce
- foodsapple, beef, bananas, bacon, banana
- vegetablesbroccoli, carrots, carrot, potato, cucumber
Brussels sproutsice cream
Churned frozen dairy dessert
pizza · french fries · chocolate · candy · macaroni and cheese
Brussels sproutscabbage
Leafy vegetable head
cauliflower · broccoli · kohlrabi · green cabbage · red cabbage
Brussels sproutsbirthday cake
Frosted celebratory pastry
Christmas cookies · cotton candy · funnel cake · pumpkin pie · hot cocoa