VIDEO: Prepare fresh Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a typical winter vegetable. Some early varieties are already ripe in September, but the main harvest time for these vegetables is November and December. Because of this late harvest season, you can find yourself in winter when there is little fresh vegetables there, eat healthy food through Brussels sprouts.

You can strengthen your health with fresh Brussels sprouts

• Brussels sprouts are hardy plants and they taste best when harvested after it's already frozen. The winter months are therefore the best time to buy Brussels sprouts.
• So that the vegetables can provide you with as many vitamins and nutrients as possible, you should make sure that you buy fresh Brussels sprouts. You can recognize this by the fact that the florets are firm and have no yellow leaves, because then the Brussels sprouts will already begin to wither.
• Brussels sprouts only last a few days in the refrigerator, so you should prepare and eat it as soon as possible. If you use a larger amount, you can freeze some of the florets, but they taste better fresh.
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• Fresh Brussels sprouts contain a lot of minerals and fiber. You can also get yourself through this vegetable with vitamins A, C and B.₂ supply. This is how you strengthen your immune system and lower your risk of cancer. Like other types of cabbage, Brussels sprouts can help regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels.


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1. Remove the outer leaves from the fresh Brussels sprouts. The easiest way to do this is to cut off a piece of the base of the stem so that the outer leaves separate on their own.
2. Put the peeled Brussels sprouts in a saucepan with enough waterso that the florets can swim in it, and add a teaspoon of salt.
3. Bring the water to a boil, then turn the hob down. Depending on the size of the florets, the vegetables take about 15 minutes to cook. You can check whether the vegetables are soft enough for you by pricking the base of the stem with a knife.
4. A little nutmeg is very good for seasoning the fresh Brussels sprouts. The best way to do this is to use a whole nutmeg that you grate fresh, because it has a lot more flavor than a canned nutmeg that has been grated.
5. If you like, you can toss the cooked Brussels sprouts in a little melted butter.

To grow Brussels sprouts in your own garden, you need extra nutrient-rich soil to get a good harvest. Then you can pick and prepare exactly the amount you need in winter. The florets are always harvested from the bottom up.