Brussel Sprouts With Mustard Seed Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SHALLOTS AND MUSTARD SEED

Steps:

• Stir mustard seed in a small skillet over medium low heat until seeds are lightly toasted and beginning to pop, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
• Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling water until crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Place in bowl of ice water to cool. Drain. (mustard seeds and brussel sprouts can be made 1 day ahead. Store mustard seeds at room temperature. Wrap brussels sprouts in paper towels; cover and chill).
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Add shallots and saute until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add brussels sprouts and saute until just tender and heated through, about 8 minutes. Add lemon juice, mustard and mustard seeds; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
• Note: I will make the whole dish ahead of time and chilled. Heat for about 1/2 hour at 350 or until heated through. If you are fortunate to get sprouts on a stalk, they will last 4 - 6 weeks in a dry, cool place. I have placed mine outside on the deck and they have lasted through snow storms!

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over med. heat with onion; cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour and remaining ingredients, stirring and heating until mixture is bubbly.
• Pour sauce mixture over cooked Brussels sprouts and toss gently to coat.
• Serve.

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD AND CIDER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the creme fraiche, mustard, vinegar and honey. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• In a straight-sided shallow saute pan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts; they should begin to sizzle and fry immediately. Continue to cook, rotating the Brussels sprouts on all sides, until crispy, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the Brussels sprouts and toss in enough vinaigrette to dress them. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a thick bottomed pan.
• Add mustard seeds and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add red chilies, ground coriander and ground cumin
• Add the Brussels sprouts and water.
• Cover the pan and let simmer for 15 minutes.
• Fry for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Add salt to taste and serve hot with roti.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SHALLOTS AND MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Stir mustard seeds in small dry skillet over medium-low heat until seeds are lightly toasted and begin to pop, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool.
• Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Place in bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and cut in half. (Mustard seeds and brussels sprouts can be made 1 day ahead. Store mustard seeds at room temperature. Wrap brussels sprouts in paper towels; cover and chill.)
• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add brussels sprouts and sauté until just tender and heated through, about 8 minutes. Add lemon juice, mustard, and mustard seeds; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH DIJON MUSTARD

Steps:

• Bring the water, butter, salt and Brussels sprouts to a boil in a Dutch oven or a large deep skillet. Cover and steam over medium-heat until the Brussels sprouts are brightly colored and just tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid and continue to cook until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Saute to intensify flavors, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Adjust seasonings, including pepper to taste, and serve.
• Remove Brussels sprouts from pan. Add mustard to remaining liquid in pan. Stir and make sauce.
• Pour over Brussels sprouts.

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut off base of a sprout with a sharp knife. Slice a piece from one side of the sprout. Place it cut side down and cut it crosswise into about 5 slices. Repeat with all of the sprouts. (I sliced them all).
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 1 minutes. Add olive oil and swirl to coat skillet.
• Add shallots; sauté for 2 mintues. Stir in sprouts, salt (if using), and 3 tablespoons water; spread everything evenly across the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mustard, brown sugar, and remaining water in a small bowl; stir until blended. Once sprouts have cooked for 5 minutes, pour mustard mixture over them and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover, cook for 3 minutes, then stir. Remove from heat or, if you prefer, cook for 5 minutes more - the sprouts will get browner and more intensely flavored. Serve hot or warm with black pepper.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH ONION AND MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Trim the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and cut an X in the bottom of each.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook the Brussels sprouts until tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
• Drain and chill under cold water, then drain well.
• In a large nonstick skillet, toast the mustard seeds over medium heat, stirring, until aromatic and the seeds begin to pop, about 3 minutes.
• Add the oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the Brussels sprouts, stock, mustard and lemon juice and cook, tossing occasionally, until heated through and the Brussels sprouts are coated, about 2 minutes.