The classic winter-time veg, utterly ubiquitous over Christmas, netted bags of sprouts fill the vegetable aisles of supermarkets and greengrocers. More than turkey, cranberries, ham, chestnuts, parsnips, chocolate or gingerbread, the humble Brussels sprout is our festive food hero. Shaved Sprouts with Apple and PomegranateThis is another way to enjoy Brussels sprouts that doesn’t involve any cooking at all. Sprouts, Chestnuts & BaconThis is, of course, the classic Brussel sprouts Christmas side dish, where the salty smokey bacon and nutty woody chestnuts form the ultimate union with the sprouts making a simple trio of good things brought together on a sizzling hot pan. Sprout Slaw with Kale and WalnutsThis isn’t a classic ‘slaw’ for you traditionalists out there but we use this shaved sprout salad in the same way.

Source: Irish Examiner December 27, 2019 12:56 UTC