I told you it was coming.
More sprouts!
When I initially posted about brussels sprouts (shocking all), many of you chimed in and suggested shredding the sprouts into a salad of sorts. For some crazy reason, this sounded incredibly appetizing to me.
And it was fun. Seeing the sprouts go from firm rounds to tiny shreds amused my simple mind.
If I’m being truthful, I must admit that I’ve been eating the original sprouts mixture without the bacon grease or the bacon. Great news, no? I pan roast them with a bit of olive oil and balsamic, salt and pepper, and am good to go.
But I must start slowly with a new recipe. So I added one simple slice of bacon and just a tiny bit of cheese – nothing too heavy. Makes a world of difference on these sweet teeth.
We all know how much I dislike vegetables and this was such a fabulous dish. It could be because I really enjoy chopped salads. Or bacon. Or cheese.
Or it could just be because it is utterly delicious. Scrumptious. Delectable.
I truly believe that even the biggest veggie-hater (me) would love the shredded sprouts salad.
Shredded Sprouts Salad
Yield: serves 1-2
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups whole brussels sprouts
1/2 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 slice bacon, fried and crumbed
1/2 ounce grated asiago cheese
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions:
I begin by cutting the stems off of the brussels sprouts – you can do this, or skip this step.
Add sprouts to a food processor and pulse until sprouts are tiny shreds. Do it manually so you can control the size of the shreds. You want some larger pieces and you don’t want them to be crumbs!
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shredded sprouts, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and saute for about 5-7 minutes, or until sprouts are browning. Add vinegar while stirring and make sure sprouts are all coated. Saute for another 1-2 minutes. Remove and plate.
Top with crumbled bacon and a small sprinkling of asiago cheese. Devour!
Can someone please tell me who I am? Because I really don’t know.
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That sounds delicious! I’d have to cook it while my husband is out of the house, though – he hates sprouts!
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Jessica — October 29th, 2010 @ 4:22 am
He might like them this way!
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I should try making Josh brussels this way. He loves them as much as I do and I’m sure would think they were even better with bacon.
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Woah – this surely is not like you. Especially because brussels sprouts are like a true veggie… they’re just about the least desired veggie from people who don’t like veggies. I don’t even know you anymore.
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Yum! This reminds me of a fancy chopped salad!
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What a great idea! This reminds me of a chopped salad, which is my favorite way to eat salads! You get a taste of everything in one bite!
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You really do like brussels sprouts! This salad looks incredible, and it may even make a brussels sprout lover out of my husband! Thanks for sharing, Jessica!
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Staying home changes you, right?! You did put bacon and cheese in it…you aren’t that far from yourself…maybe a better version. Have a great day Jessica!
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I’ve been wanting to try shredded sprouts! With bacon of course :)
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I’ve never heard of shredded sprout salad before! It reminds me of a coleslaw. I guess the bacon didn’t hurt getting you to like it, right? :)
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I LOVE brussels sprouts, and this salad sounds delish. A must try, for sure :).
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I’ve never shredded my Brussels sprouts before but that looks like a delicious salad! I can’t believe I hated these as a kid – I can’t get enough of them now!!
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oh yum. This would be an amazing side instead of coleslaw sometime!
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I dig it!
It looks fun too :)
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um, this sounds AMAZING!
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woooah… and why have I never done this?! (I feel like I often say this on your blog). You are really creative!!
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What a good idea to shred the sprouts — I’m not a big fan of them either!
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Actually, this salad looks and sounds really yummy…and I am not a brussels sprout lover. I will have to give it a try ASAP. Thanks for sharing!
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I have never heard of anyone making Brussels sprouts this way. I love this idea. The recipe looks so good! Glad you added cheese haha
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I love the idea of shredding the sprouts! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
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So creative! I am definitely excited that sprouts are back in season. Call me crazy :)
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What a great idea! Look at you with all these veggie recipes… Idk who you are, either! ;)
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i love brussels. especially with bacon.
in fact, i just had it for dinner last night.
with pasta. evennnnn better.
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What is it about brussel sprouts and bacon? They go well together! I just made a brussel sprouts/bacon with ravioli recipe Monday night and posted about it.
http://running-on-coffee.blogspot.com/2010/10/brussel-sprouts.html
I think I will try your method of shredding the brussel sprouts when I make them next!
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Yum! This reminds me of an Asian stir fry dish I made a few years ago in my parents’ wok. I was surprised at how good shredded Brussels sprouts were.
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Oh. My. Goodness! This looks delicious (minus the bacon, I’m a non-pork eater)!!! I am newly obsessed with brussel sprouts- my sister made them for Thanksgiving last year and ever since I’ve been hooked. I usually roast them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, but I am DEFINITELY trying this! Yum!
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Yum! I bet this would also be great with brown sugar and red pepper flakes! I love a good sweet and spicy combo.
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That actually looks amazing and I am looking forward to making it sometime soon. However, I am beginning to suspect that you secretly like brussel sprounts.
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Jessica — October 29th, 2010 @ 8:08 am
I do, I do! I haven’t made a secret about that. But they must be roasted so they get a little sweet and caramelized. :)
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Looks so fresh and tasty! Bacon makes it all better ;)
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you must be psychic, i really needed a new brussel sprout recipe, and anything with bacon is always a good idea:) thanks jessica!
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I LOVE chopped salads too!
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Silly girl. Who are you? You are a culinary god-that is who! Now own it!
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I love me some chopped salad something fierce. Bravo! has one of the best, hands down.
I am really proud of all these greens. Perhaps I should start cooking now? More than grits, that is.
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What a creative way to eat brussel sprouts! This dish looks delicious – can’t go wrong when there’s bacon :)
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Jessica, this looks so good! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Honestly, I don’t know WHO you are with this post! And I’m starting to question who I am because I’m actually considering eating brussels sprouts now! I like the idea of chopping them up really small. It’s the texture that creeps me out, so this would totally solve that problem! And bacon helps, too, of course :)
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You are a changed woman! That looks wonderful! Very elegant.
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At first I was confused about this post, and then I saw the bacon. Now I understand.
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This look so good! i’m trying it tonight for sure.
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GENIOUS idea!!!! I love the idea of shredding veggies to make a fun salad!! love it jessica!
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haha I’m so proud of you! I love brussels roasted but I’ve seen a few different shredded versions that sound awesome. Definitely going to break this one out when I need to please (trick?) some veggie-haters! :)
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Mmmmm I am a veggie lover, so I am super excited to try this out! Isn’t it funny that growing up I hated the sprouts, now I freaking love them!
xxoo
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my aunt makes a dish like that every thanksgiving that i love, but she doesn’t add bacon……… now i want to try it with!
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Jessica, I think I can make this better for you. Do it up southern style…rather than saute in melted butter, fry your bacon up, reserve the bacon grease, and saute the sprouts in the bacon grease. Muwahahaha
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Jessica — October 29th, 2010 @ 1:19 pm
Totally agree! That is how I cooked the other sprouts. I would’ve done the same here, but I was using a reserved slice of bacon from the day before!
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this looks super yummy! i love brussel sprouts!
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so healthy – love it!
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this looks awesome!
and i have eaten raw brussles and generally shredding them makes them a little easier. there are some raw foodies who eat raw brussles and ive tried that…not the best, but not awful LOL
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I never would of thought to shred brussels sprouts. Or that Id find a veggie recipe without cheese or bacon on your blog! Have a great weekend :)
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There is something very special about shredded sprouts. I had them for the first time last winter. They are very easy to eat. Especially with cheese! xo
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Oh man, that salad looks good! I never thought of shredding the sprouts up. I’ve only roasted them before. Great idea!
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Everytime you post about brussels sprouts my mouth drops a little. This salad looks so good! :)
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