Was there anything you didn’t like as a child? Or something that you loved that other kids didn’t? I can honestly say that the only thing I didn’t like growing up was beans from a can or anything from a can for that matter – in this case I would say I was a smart kid and still refuse anything in a can aside from tuna that is.
So whenever I heard brussels sprouts everyone would “GASP!” and when they heard that I liked them..”EWWW how could you eat them?! They’re GROSS”. I chew them and then send them to my belly is what I said.. I am head over heals for vegetables and don’t discriminate my friendly baby cabbages. My husband refuses to think that they’re delicious.. Well that was until I made some penne pasta with garlic and chopped veggies……………….. sorry honey, those were SPROUTS!
I really hope my daughter also has a love for vegetables just like her mama! If not, I can get crafty in the kitchen, sweet baby! In fact when I was a nanny I made that little bundle of joy peanut butter, jelly, and SPINACH sandwiches.. True story. That cutie pie had a thing for peanut butter, and the added greenery didn’t scare her a bit. So go ahead, get those creative juices going.. How do you get your children and family to eat their vegetables?
Penne Pasta with Chopped Brussels Sprouts
serves 3
Ingredients:
1 Container of Brussels Sprouts
3 Gloves of Garlic, chopped
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Butter
1 Box of Penne Pasta
Salt to taste
Directions:
In a sauce pan boil water.
Cut ends off of the brussels sprouts and slice in halves, removed outer leaves, and then place into a water bath with veggie wash or just plain water to clean. Place into saucepan no longer than 2-3 minutes. Take out brussels sprouts and set aside. In same sauce pan heat oil, butter, garlic, and cook until tender. Pour garlic mixture over sprouts. Add water to the same sauce pan or larger and boil to cook pasta – (I like to use the same pan as it has the garlic flavor) While pasta is cooking, chop up the sprouts in a blender, processor, or whatever you may have to chop! Mix chopped sprouts and penne together and salt to taste – enjoy!
HilLesha
That looks really good!
Mellisa
What a great dish!
Sheri
That looks so good!
Jennifer @TheRebelChick
I would never think to mix sprouts with pasta, what a cool idea!
Lisa @ BetweentheKids
Oh wow.. How clever. I never would have thought to do that, but it looks like it’s full of flavor! THank you!
Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three
Yum! I’m just now discovering you can eat a brussels sprout that isn’t boiled. haha
Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah
I would have never thought to make that. Thanks for the idea!
Theresa
This is such a clever and yummy idea.
Robin {Mom Foodie}
I love brussel sprouts 🙂
I usually give them a nice char, but this looks dang good.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving
I love brussel sprouts and surprisingly so does my little guy 🙂
Kathleen
Looks delicious, brussel sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables.
Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com
I like brussel sprouts too. I didn’t know until just a couple years ago that I liked them. I do like to dip them in mayo though.
Your recipe sounds delicious.
Ty Watson
That looks pretty good!
Leilani
I still have never tried brussel sprouts.
Jennifer (Double Duty Mommy)
I don’t like the taste of brussel sprouts. :/ idk… they are just too bitter for me. Your pictures are really pretty though 🙂
Shell Fruscione
I think you may have just gotten me to eat brussels sprouts!
Elaina (A Time Out for Mommy)
I don’t like brussel sprouts but I might actually give them a try with this recipe
Tricia Nightowlmama
Ha Ha Ha YOu got him That’s a great way to add them to a meal. Those were my grandpas favorite
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
I’m a vegetable person too, but yep, I would need mine all chopped up to eat it. That looks good!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
I wish my parents pushed vegies on me more and I with my children.
Anonymous
I like to saute SLICED brussels with chopped bacon, garlic & almonds then throw in cooked pasta. Yummers.
Colleen (Shibley Smiles)
That looks pretty good.
Michelle F.
Yum! I love Brussels sprouts.
Nicole Dz
Great light dish to make and enjoy with a small side salad. I love how easy and quickly you can make this.