say what you want, but these little green pillows of joy have become a regular, stinky treat in the Rhodesidou household (that’s what I have decided to call our abode from here forth, with the occasional switcheroo of Rabirhodes [Jordan Raibdou / Madeline Rhodes]).
I had heard people shit-talking brussel sprouts for years and years… and so I never gave the little buggers a fair chance. We didn’t really have them growing up– I guess you could say we were more of a broccoli & string beans family, whatever that means. With that having been said, I’m not sure when I discovered their true beauty and delectable flavor. It had to have been some time recently.. within the past 4 years or so, I’d say.
Enough about my history with brussel sprouts and on to how simple, delicious, and awesome they are.
you will need:
- brussel sprouts (Trader Joe’s has a nice sized bag)
- a sink
- a knife
- olive oil (extra virgin)
- sea salt
- fresh ground pepper
- toasted sesame oil
- toaster oven / stove
- tastebuds
- buy brussel sprouts (get them on a stalk if you’re feeling the need to hang them over your shoulder whilst you grocery shop)
- take them home (in your car, or on a bike / unicorn etc)
- pre-heat oven or toaster oven (if large enough) to 375
- rinse
- cut the little hard bit off at the base
- cut each brussy (yes) in half and toss into a mixing bowl
- sprinkle a few TBSP of olive oil on those badboys
- toss on some coarse sea salt (4-5 twists of the grinder)
- grind some fresh pepper (8-9 twists of grinder (totally making that up))
- sprinkle on about 2-3 TBSP of toasted sesame oil on these bad boys and stir ir all up as to spread the goodness throughout
- spread these little guys out on a baking sheet and bake away (maybe 45 minutes, or until you get bored)
- let it go ’til they start to brown a little bit and even slightly crisp. that’s the best part.
- enjoy. omg they are SO good, right?
- you will probably experience a farty smell throughout the house for a day or two, but please, don’t let that stop you.
