How to cook sprouts
How to cook sprouts
Often boiled to oblivion, when cooked with love and care, Brussels sprouts are pure magic. They're utterly delicious when roasted, tossed into a stir fry or shredded in winter salads.
Not convinced? Waitrose cook and sprout enthusiast Charmaine Katz shares three delicious recipes that prove there’s life beyond just Christmas lunch for Brussels.
Game-changing sprouts recipes
Charmaine shows us roasted sprout bar snacks, a sprout salad with halloumi and orange, and stir-fried sprouts in sesame and ginger.
Shop Charmaine’s sprouts recipes ingredients
Shop Charmaine’s sprouts recipes ingredients
Bring Brussels to life by pairing them with these products:
No.1 Canadian Amber Maple Syrup
Sweet and golden, with notes of caramel and toffee, it works in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Cooks’ Ingredients Chopped Ginger
Keep this jar on hand, ready for adding a warm kick to stir fries, curries, cakes and soups.
Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi
Produced via the highest organic standards, this firm cheese is delicious when fried until golden.
Cooks’ Ingredients Cooked Crispy Bacon Rashers
Made from outdoor-bred pork, chop and sprinkle over salads, sides and dips for a salty, crunchy finish.
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Got some spare sprouts? Try these recipes
Got some spare sprouts? Try these recipes
Miso butter noodles with crispy sprouts
This solo dinner is the perfect way to use up leftover Brussels. Add prawns or chicken for a protein boost.
Brussels sprouts falafels
In lieu of chickpeas, sprouts bring their own flavour and texture to these Middle Eastern snacks.
Chipotle sprout melt
Mexican spices, pickled shallot and honey give sprouts an edge in this pimped-up toastie.
Penne with sprouts & pancetta
Simple but oh-so tasty – here’s an easy dinner when you’ve limited time in the kitchen.
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