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A Life Changing Brussel Sprout Recipe

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Today is a big day for my little blog. Before I get to my one of my all time favorite {and easy} recipes that will make you question everything you’ve ever known in life, I need to tell you that somehow blog-things have collided and we have a bit of business to mention today!
First of all, welcome to all the readers who are hopping over from The Farmer’s Wife today! I am no Doogie Howser, MD when it comes to blogging - but I think I hold my own. Don’t forget about the Sponsor Promo that is happening for the next 7 days! Use the code FARMERSWIFE to get 40% off any of my ad spots! With the rebranding in the works, the fact that I am sponsoring a good line up of blogs, and let’s not forget that I’m a cheap date… you totes magoats want to hop on this deal while you can!

2 cats and chloe is taking over the blogger closet!

Secondly, if you are stopping by from @thebloggercloset, welcome to you too! I am so excited to be taking over The Blogger Closet on instagram for the next three days! I now have a reason to brush my hair and wear more than yoga pants all day! I cannot wait to share my sense of style with everyone! {If you haven’t heard about this before, you need to follow @thebloggercloset on instagram. Every three days a new blogger takes the wheel! It’s such a fun way to get to know other bloggers and see super cute outfits!} And if you want to keep up with me on my official blog instagram account, you can find me as @2catsandchloe.
Now how about that recipe I promised that will rock your socks off? If I have ever met a food that has such a horrible stigma for being disgusting and dreadful, it would be the Brussel Sprout. I firmly believe that this started way back in caveman days. The Momma Cavewoman made Brussel Sprouts over the fire that tasted like crap, but she forced her Cavebaby to eat them anyway. This continued for years and years… our folks’ folks made them eat poorly cooked, disdained Brussels, just because.
I have done a little experimenting and have found the best way to prepare Brussel Sprouts. My family, who are all former leaders of the Anti-Brussel Campaign, have all had a change of mind. They have open heartedly accepted this scorned veggie at our dinner table. When I visit my parents for dinner, it’s a given that I will be preparing this as our veggie.
We even had company over for my dad’s birthday. He skipped the Brussel Sprouts, telling us that he has hated them since he was a kid. My dad agreed, but told him to “taste these though…” and then amazing things happened!
Are you ready to have your opinion of Brussel Sprouts changed forever? Let’s do this.
Balsamic Roasted Garlic Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients:
Fresh Brussel Sprouts
Olive Oil
Minced Garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
Whole30 Approved Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Directions:
Begin by washing your Brussel Sprouts and preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the ends of the Brussel Sprouts off, and then slice them in half. Toss them into a large bowl or zip lock bag. {I use a gallon sized ziplock bag… only because it’s the easiest!}
Once all of the Brussels have been cut and tossed into the bag, drizzle them with olive oil. Use enough olive oil to cover all of them, but not drench them. Toss in a heaping tablespoon of Minced Garlic. Season with a touch of Salt and Pepper as well. {all still inside the ziplock bag.}
Zip up that bag and shake it like a polaroid picture.
Shake it up and cover the Brussel Sprouts with all of the ingredients.
When thoroughly shaken and covered - lay the veggie out on a baking sheet. {I cover mine in foil to allow a super easy clean up!} Pop those suckers in the over for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Take them out, shuffle them around, and then put them back in there for 10 more minutes {or until they start to brown and crisp on the edges. The crispy leaves are the best!}
While still hot, drizzle Balsamic Vinegar on the Brussel Sprouts. Shuffle them around, making sure each and everyone has a touch of Balsamic on them.
Paleo Brussel Sprouts
Serve them immediately. They are best when they are fresh out of the oven. We use them as a side dish with all types of meats, but I especially like them paired with pork.
Questions? You know where to find me! Now go, make the most delicious Brussel Sprouts that will forever change your opinion of this stigmatized vegetable!
Whole30 Brussel Sprouts Recipe

#whole30approved #paleo #glutenfree
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Comments

  1. What???? Those brussel sprouts look awesome! I’ve never made them before but I might have to try. I’m not surprised that your dad passed on them….people think, eww! Gross! Brussel sprouts! But these look delish! Glad minds have been changed! Congrats on the new blog things colliding into place! So excited for you! Calling you in a bit FYI 🙂

  2. Yumm this is something that I would totally eat 🙂

  5. This looks like such a good way to get more greens in your diet. And seriously- looks delicious!

  6. Okay, little confession. I’ve never had brussel sprouts, but these might make me try them! <3

  7. I don’t care for brussel sprouts but my husband loves them. I will make these for him and he will be thrilled! I’m not sure whether to thank you or pretend I never saw this. haha

  8. I have never had Brussels sprouts before. I will have to try this!

  9. Ok girl you’ve made me a believer and I can’t wait to try this! Seems super easy enough for a bad chef like me too 😉

  10. I’ve never had Brussels sprouts before but the way you’ve prepared them sounds good so maybe I will have to give them a try

  11. YUUUM, I might try this tonight. I have a bunch of brussels sprouts waiting for me to eat!

  12. okay, this actually looks good! I’ve never eaten them before because I was scared as to what they might taste like!

  14. Wow, balsamic and brussels sprouts. This sounds delicious!

  15. I love brussel sprouts so much! Pinned because these sound and look delicious!

  16. I’m still not sure I’m a brussel sprout fan - never have been. I’ll give this a go 😉

    Katie <3

  17. I used to hate brussel sprouts when I was a kid.. but I love them now! 🙂 They’re so easy to make.. I’ve been craving them recently… but we’re waiting for cooler weather to start using our oven.

  19. I have always wanted to try these, thanks for the recipe!

  20. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite veggies! I love trying them different ways so I’ll for sure put this one on the rotation 🙂

  22. Yum, these sound great! I love brussel sprouts, my mom makes them with parmesan and freshly grated nutmeg!

  23. Ever since I tried brussel sprouts even just with balsamic I have been craving them. I need to try this now with the garlic!

  24. OMG!!! This is how we cook ours!! I am a brussel sprouts fanatic!!! Also I”ll be following the blogger’s closet how fun!!!

  25. I’m a recent brussel sprouts convert, but I can only eat them if they’re prepared well. This looks like it would be very yummy.

  27. Honey,,, GREAT post on these brussel spouts! Delish, easy to prepare and healthy. What more can you ask for when rushing to get something on the table at nights. Thanks for also sharing the information on the bloggercloset. Will definitely check it out.

    Thrifting Diva
    http://www.thriftingdiva.com

  28. I’m a 30 year old who has never had Brussels sprouts…. crickets….

  29. you know what.. i have a bag of brussel sprouts.. i think i’m making this tonight!! thank you!!

  31. I was just going through your blog looking for more recipes. I love Brussel sprouts and can’t wait to try them this way! Yum!
    Stephanie
    http://positivelystephanie.blogspot.com/

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