Last Thanksgiving I made this Kale and Brussels Sprout recipe from Bon Appetit. What a hit. Totally delish.
Since then I have been pretty obsessed with this salad. I eat it raw like the recipe calls for or cook the greens if I am in the mood. I have made tweaks along the way but it seems to be fantastic every time! Some of you may think that it is insane to be obsessed with a salad considering it is just a vegetable but here are my very good reasons.
1. Brussels sprouts and kale are super packed with nutrients – much more than a high water green like lettuce. Definitely more bang for your buck!
2. Super easy to make. You can leave these veggies fresh in your fridge for a few days and not be stressed that they are going to go bad. When you are ready, just wash them and slice them as thin as you have time for. Eat them raw like the recipe says or throw them in a saute pan with a little olive oil. So easy and quick.
3. Cook up a big batch and it will last for days! Not only do they last fresh in the fridge but if you make a few bunches of each at a time, throw it in a pyrex and you have a vegetable for a few days of leftovers.
4. When you cook a vegetable or slice them super thin they digest better. Think about it – heating them or cutting them small makes less work for the gut. Rather than the bulk of a raw salad that is full of roughage, these vegetables go down a lot easier.
5. Flavor how you please. I tend to leave out the garlic and shallots based on my personal preference. The vinaigrette with the Dijon mustard and lemon juice is lovely but when I am in a jam I just use some vinegar and call it a day. You gotta make it work for you! You can add more vegetables, a protein, extra cheese or throw an egg on top – it is a great base for a lot of different meals.
6. If you dont want to make them in a salad simply roast or saute. You can roast Brussels sprouts with olive oil and salt or make kale chips. Or if you don’t have time to slice or roast, cut roughly, throw them in a saute pan with some olive and call it a day.
Make it work and get your veggies in!