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A vegetable with small, dense, compact buds that is round and green and is usually no more than 2 inches in diameter. It is related to cabbage and looks and tastes like a miniature cabbage. It is named after their place of origin, Brussels, Belgium. Usually the smaller sprouts are the best tasting ones.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 42 |
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| Protein 3g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 8g |
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| Dietary Fiber 4g |
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| Sugars 2g |
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| Potassium 290mg |
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| Sodium 15mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 sprout |
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| Calories 36 |
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| Protein 2g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 7g |
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| Dietary Fiber 2g |
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| Sugars 1g |
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| Potassium 317mg |
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| Sodium 257mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 42 |
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| Protein 3g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 8g |
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| Dietary Fiber 4g |
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| Sugars 2g |
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| Potassium 290mg |
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| Sodium 15mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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Brussels Sprouts term - Related Content |
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| The firm but tender new shoots of seeds and beans, such as mung beans, lentils, soybeans, and alfalfa and radish seeds. For maximum crispness they should be eaten raw but if used ... |
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| Similar to other sprouts in appearance, the Clover sprout is often recognized for the nutrients and plant compounds it contains. As a member of the pea family of plants, Clover ... |
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| Grown from a very tiny chia seed, this sprout is a nutritious ingredient for salads and sandwiches, providing a flavor similar to watercress. The seeds become gelatinous as they ... |
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| Soy beans that have germinated, requiring only water and a cool place to grow, which are then harvested as a food. The sprouts, similar to alfalfa sprouts, are a popular addition ... |
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| Radish seeds that have germinated, requiring only water and a cool place to grow, before being harvested as a food. Most often, radish sprouts are grown from the daikon radish ... |
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| These Brussels sprouts just might convince the "none for me, thanks" folks to change their minds. Can be halved easily. Choose sprouts of uniform size for easier cooking. |
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| The Brussels sprouts carry a slight lemon flavor that blends nicely with the roasted pecans. |
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| This tasty recipe gives ordinary Brussels sprouts a distinctive Mediterranean flair. |
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| The distinctive flavor of sage livens the taste of buttery Brussels sprouts in this simple preparation. |
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