Crumb Covered Sprouts Food

BREADED MAPLE GLAZED ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C)
• Clean the sprouts, trim the ends off, cut them in half, and put them in a large plastic bag or bowl with a cover.
• Pour the maple syrup in the bag or bowl, close tight, and shake well to coat.
• Add the bread crumbs and seasoning into the bag or bowl, cover tightly, and shake well to coat.
• Put them in a cast-iron skillet or rimmed baking sheet, evenly spaced and not touching so they don't steam, and roast ten minutes. Shake the sprouts in the pan and roast for another ten minutes. Shake again and roast for another ten minutes until they're nicely browned and crispy.
• If you want your Brussels sprouts to be slightly charred on the tops broil them for approximately two minutes. Watch them carefully so they don't burn.

CRUMB-TOPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim the brussels sprouts and cut an X in the core of each. Place 1/2 inch water in a large saucepan; add the sprouts. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Place in an ungreased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons butter. Combine bread crumbs, cheese and remaining butter; sprinkle over brussels sprouts. , Cover and bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

PAN-FRIED SPROUTS & CRUNCHY CHORIZO CRUMBS

Steps:

• Tip the bread into a food processor and pulse into crumbs. Add the chorizo and pulse again to combine. Heat a little of the oil in a large frying pan, and cook the chorizo crumbs gently for 20 mins, drizzling with more oil if the pan becomes dry, until the chorizo has released its fat and becomes crisp and the crumbs are toasted. Scoop out onto a plate. Will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a day.
• Heat the butter in the frying pan until foaming, then cook the sprouts gently for 15 mins, turning occasionally until golden and slightly charred. Toss in the crumbs and cook for a minute to heat through, then serve.

CAULIFLOWER AND BRUSSELS SPROUT GRATIN WITH PINE NUT-BREADCRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• Fill large bowl with ice and cold water. Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of generously salted boiling water 2 minutes. Add cauliflower to same pot; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
• Combine cream, shallots, and sage in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 21/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; stir until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cool. Stir in pine nuts and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; arrange half of vegetables in dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Arrange remaining vegetables evenly over, then sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Pour cream mixture evenly over. DO AHEAD: Breadcrumb topping and gratin can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover gratin with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle breadcrumb topping over and bake uncovered 15 minutes longer.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Chiffonade the sprouts by cutting crosswise into 1/4" ribbons. Rinse well and set aside.
• Saute the bacon in a large frying pan until cooked, but not too crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Discard all but about a tablespoon of the drippings.
• Saute the sprouts in the drippings over medium heat until just tender. They will turn a lovely shade of green. 3-6 minutes.
• Add back the bacon. Sprinkle the bread crumbs, lemon juice and pepper (to taste) over the sprouts. Stir well to combine.
• Serve immediately.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325˚F.
• Lay the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cubes are toasted and golden. Using a food processor, pulse the bread and about one-third of the garlic until you have small pieces about the size of a lemon seed. Set aside.
• In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Cook the onion, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it begins to brown. Reduce the heat to medium, add the salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden and are beginning to caramelize. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and the remaining garlic to the pot. Cook for 6 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender when pierced with a fork.
• Drain the Brussels sprouts and place them in large bowl. Add the onions and toss. To serve, place the vegetables in a serving dish and sprinkle with the garlic bread crumbs. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Make Ahead
• The Brussels sprouts will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat them, covered, in a 350°F. oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

CRISP-TOPPED SPROUTS

Steps:

• Remove any tough leaves and trim sprouts, then steam or boil for 10 mins until tender.
• Tear the bread into crumbs. Heat a large frying pan and pour in the olive oil. Add the bread and fry until just crisp. Tip in the flaked almonds, garlic and lemon zest, then cook gently until everything is golden. Place the sprouts in a serving dish, season, then toss with the crumbs and a little extra olive oil to finish.