Can Brussels sprouts be eaten raw?
I am not sure if this is too lame a question.
Can brussels sprouts be eaten raw, or do I need to boil them for 20 minutes or use some other form of cooking?
Best Answer
Yes, they can be eaten raw, and I do so frequently when they're in season.
I find them much more convenient for sandwich greens and salads when cooking for one than a whole large cabbage; I just chop up what I need (1-2, depending on size), and add 'em to the sandwich, or whatever I might be making.
...and I agree with Jennifer -- don't boil them. (I like quartering them, and saute in bacon fat 'til they've browned, then a heavy dose of salt.)
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Brussels sprouts can be consumed raw. Unlike certain other vegetables, grains, and legumes, Brussels sprouts don't contain some of the common antinutrients that some people avoid. Yet, their glucosinolate content can be reduced through cooking.Can raw Brussel sprouts make you sick?
Cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables are fine to eat raw for most people. Some folks, however, experience gas and bloating from difficult-to-digest sugars found in raw cruciferous vegetables. These sugars become easier to digest once cooked.Is it better to eat Brussel sprouts cooked or raw?
Raw Brussels sprouts gives you the most folate and vitamin C. Like broccoli, steaming Brussels sprouts releases more indole than raw (but they admittedly taste best when roasted).What is the healthiest way to eat Brussel sprouts?
When taken by mouth: Brussels sprout is LIKELY SAFE when consumed in food amounts. But eating Brussels sprout might cause gas. There isn't enough reliable information to know if Brussels sprout is safe or what the side effects might be when taken by mouth as a medicine.Can brussel sprouts be eaten raw?
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Answer 2
I think you mean "Can brussels sprouts be eaten raw?" as in without cooking. The short answer is yes, though they will be a lot like little cabbages. You don't need to boil them, either. I like to sauté them in butter in a skillet, then cover them, and let them steam a bit; I serve them with salt and pepper.
Cook them until they are bright green, but not too long to make them grayish green.
Answer 3
Yes, you can eat them raw, but the real question is "how do they taste raw?". The answer to that is that, the taste, well, let's just say it's not the best thing I've ever eaten. How I know this: I'm eating raw brussels sprouts right now!
Answer 4
They can be eaten raw, but they are fairly firm so you'll probably want to either thinly slice them or break them down into separate leaves.
A local sandwich shop thinly slices them on a mandoline, lightly dresses them with mustard seeds and vinegar, and puts them on a pulled-pork sandwich. The result has a much finer texture than typical cole slaw.
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