Roasted Brussels Sprouts

The first thing I have to tell you before I begin the story is that I've never liked Brussels sprouts. They are green and nasty and stinky. Every time we had Brussels sprouts, I would never eat them. Even smelling them made me shudder. I think this behavior encouraged my siblings to hate them as well. Hence, we almost never had Brussels sprouts in my house. Our sprout-free lives ended, however, when we started getting the veggie box from South Mountain Veggies.

We received Brussels sprouts, and we had to eat them. My mom usually just boiled them, and we would always complain, so she tried something different. She roasted them with garlic and olive oil and then sprinkled them with balsamic vinegar. The result? I liked them! I don't know about my siblings, but I thought they were wonderful. The sprouts almost caramelized- they were crispy on the outside and melted on the inside. They were sweet and soft with only a hint of the original stinky Brussels sprout flavor. Taken with a piece of garlic and a splash of balsamic, I think they were probably the most delicious vegetable I'd eaten in a long time.

For those who have picky teens or just don't like Brussels sprouts, try roasting them. I can almost guarantee you will like them. Try it- I dare you. You may be surprised.