Brussels cabbage, commonly known as Brussels sprouts, This is one of the botanical varieties of vegetable cabbage, which belongs to the brassica family. Leaf heads are consumed. Their taste is quite bitter and characteristic. For this reason, many people do not eat Brussels sprouts quite often. In the times of the Polish People’s Republic, it was quite common, but hated by children, who were served, among others, in school canteens.
Despite the fact that Brussels sprouts are not one of the most delicious vegetables, it is worth consuming. The vegetable slowly returns to Polish tables. It turns out that it is important preparation. The right technique can help you disenchant the hated Brussels sprouts.
Brussels sprouts This is an excellent source many vitamins and minerals. What’s more – it does not contain too many calories (about 40 kcal in 100 g), so you can eat it on a reduction diet. In the composition of Brussels sprouts we will find, among others Vitamins A, C, E, K, B vitamins and iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.
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Importantly – Brussels sprouts It contains natural antioxidants (cleansing the body of free radicals), including sulforaphane, which can protect against some types of cancer. In addition, Brussels sprouts can have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, as well as limit the aging rate of the body (and this is due to the aforementioned antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress responsible for cell aging processes).
In preparation uses It is necessary to behave the right technique. It should not be cooked for too long – otherwise the head of the vegetable can soften and gain a bitter taste. Instead, it is recommended to quickly steam cooking (for a maximum of 4 minutes), which will also allow her valuable health properties.
Brussels sprouts can also be eaten raw, tearing her heads to shreds and adding, for example, to salads. Many people fry her from two sides in front of this, and some add her pieces to the cocktail. Brussels sprout It is usually classically seasoned with salt and pepper, but you can also use herbs for this purpose. In this case, it will work marjoram the rosemary. A small amount of cinnamon can help neutralize her bitter aftertaste.
Source: NowowoPuje.pl, Zdrowie.interia.pl
