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Ingredients
- 12 small to medium Brussels Sprouts
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2-1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2-1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2-1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2-1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 handful crumbled bacon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated or shreded (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
We were drawn to this recipe because it approaches brussels sprouts in a way we'd never tried before. First, you blanch the sprouts in boiling salted water, and then you coat them in a mixture of olive oil, celery salt, onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper before charring them lightly on the grill. Another toss in the seasoned oil, and they're ready to eat. Grilling the brussels sprouts gives them a nice smokiness, and it really wakes up the flavors in the onion and garlic powders. Of the optional ingredients, we chose to add only the lemon zest and really liked the extra bit of perfume. Kitchenwitchcookie rightly insists that you blanch the sprouts for no more than 5 minutes -- if you like your sprouts a bit firm, as we do, you can get away with a minute or two less. If you don't have an outdoor grill (or if you're making these in the dead of winter), a grill pan will work just fine. - A&M
Then place the sprouts in boiling, salted water for no more than five minutes. NO MORE!
When the sprouts are nice and coated, place on a hot grill (but keep the bowl handy), turning every four minutes for a total of twelve minutes.
If desired, add any or all of the remaining three ingredients (bacon, lemon zest, parmesan cheese)
Add yours
Oh YUM! I discovered brussel sprouts about 2 years ago - who knew they were so yummy! I have been oven roasting them - but I just purchased an indoor DeLongi grill and was in search of a recipe and found this one! WOW! Loved it! I also added pine nuts and dried cranberries for additional flavor - thanks for the guidance!
Made this last night -- was absolutely delicious, little umami-inflected nuggets of deliciousness. Adding this to the repertoire. Thank you!
Dear Kitchenwitchcookie,
Congrats on your big win! I look forward to trying your sprouts - I love them: boiled, sauteed, roasted, steamed...so I am sure that I will love them even more grilled! Just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate and admire your determination to respond to every comment posted to the recipe. THAT is a super-cool approach and I didn't want you to think it went unnoticed. Have fun celebrating and, also, have a great Thanksgiving!!
I love grilled brussel sprouts. I like to put them on skewers to grill, makes it easier to turn them. Love your recommended seasonings. :)
I love the taste and texture of roasted vegetables and appreciate a recipe that lets a Brussels sprout be a Brussels sprout without adding gobs of butter and cream. I also love a little bit of char with my veg; these look delicious...and won't break the calorie bank. (There's plenty of opportunity to do that - with the pumpkin pudding, sweet potatoes, clouds of fresh whipped cream...)
excellent recipe .Will make again