Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese Food

GRILLED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium.
• Cut off the stem end of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellowing outer leaves. Place the Brussels sprouts into a large, microwave safe mixing bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the olive oil, garlic, mustard, paprika and salt and toss to combine. Allow the sprouts to cool until you can handle them. Skewer 4 to 5 Brussels sprouts onto each metal skewer with the stem ends facing in the same direction, leaving at least 1/2-inch in between each sprout. Place the skewers onto the grill with stem end closest to the flame. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the skewers over and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Serve as is or for additional flavor, remove the sprouts from the skewers, return them to the original mixing bowl and toss with any of the remaining oil and garlic mixture before serving.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Steam the Brussels sprouts for 8 - 10 minutes.
• Prepare the dressing by combining the rest of the ingredients in a small jar. Shake well.
• Drizzle the dressing over top and toss gently.
• Note: I usually start with 1 T of oil and work from there. It is just a preference.

BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 425*.
• Trim end of Brussels sprout and pull off any loose outer leaves. Slice in half, lengthwise.
• Place Brussels Sprouts, garlic, olive oil, vinegar salt & pepper onto a baking sheet or shallow pan.
• Roast in oven for 20-25 min until tender. Stirring occasionally.

BALSAMIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet oven medium heat and add olive oil. Toss in shredded brussels sprouts and garlic with salt and pepper to taste (I like a lot!) and red pepper flakes, tossing to coat. Cook until wilted and browning, stirring occasionally, about 5-6 minutes. Remove sprouts from the skillet and place them in a bowl.
• Heat the same skillet (or a separate griddle, etc) oven medium-low heat. Butter the outsides of every bread slice, then layer the sandwiches with slices of cheese, the brussel sprouts, a good drizzle of balsamic glaze and more cheese. Top off with a slice of bread, buttered-side up. Cook until each side is golden and crisp and cheese is melted, then gently flip and do the same.