sprouts or Brussels sprouts
(Brassica oleracea, gemmifera).
are sprouts cabbage Brussels. Despite its name, seems to be introduced from Italy and Belgium in the legionnaires.
constitute a very tasty side dish. | Description This miniature cabbage, the size of a walnut, he leaves almost round form enveloping sprouts that form rounded light green, smooth, tight. | ||
| Using main | Brussels sprouts can be prepared in very simple and easy, boiled and served like a salad anywhere. They can also be baked with bechamel , butter and parmesan or even damp. | |
| Variety | varieties are divided into three groups: "dwarf" to shoot thick and round, "common" vigorous good quality, "middle market" to stem the medium. There is also a red variety, but it is quite difficult to find for sale. Other varieties are: Early Variety (production from late September to November), semi-late variety (production from November to December), late and very late varieties (production from January to March). | |
| Source | Despite its name, seems to be introduced from Italy and Belgium in the legionnaires. | |
| The plant The plant is two years and has an erect stem, sometimes more than one meter in height and a plant can produce more than 100 sprouts. He botanical characteristics very different from those of other cabbages grown. | ||
| Winter Season. | ||
| Availability | Easy. | |
| Choosing | At the time ofmust be compact and hard, bright green. The smell must be strong and penetrating, yet gentle. | |
| Tips | To make them easier to digest, should always be blanched in boiling salted water 5-10 minutes before cooking pot discovered real and drained immediately otherwise they become bitter. | |
| Cleaning sprouts | Remove two or three outer leaves, cut the stalk base and wash the leaves because they can deposit soil and insects. | |
| Calories 30 calories per 100 grams. | ||
| Property | nutritional standpoint, the Brussels sprouts contain good proportions of minerals (iron and phosphorus), carbohydrates and proteins. E 'recommended consumption for women because, acting in a positive way towards the metabolism of hormones, helps to prevent breast cancer. The Brussels sprouts also have anti-ulcer properties, anti-anemic, detoxification (one time they used to administer the cooking water to dispose of leaves a strong intoxication). It seems that the combination of thiamine (Vitamin B1) and folic acid helps to increase the concentration. | |
| Celiac | not contain gluten. (Data provided by AIC : Italian Celiac Association) | |
| Conservation | Refrigerate sprouts will keep for several days, but must be located away from fruit, which gives off ethylene. They can be cooked briefly and then frozen. | |
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