Also call: Baby Cabbage
 | DESCRIPTION
|
Brussel Sprouts look like miniature cabbage, it grows tiny
heads at the base of the leaves along the stem and it has a bitter flavour.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
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It is thought to have been originated in the City of
Brussels in Belgium, in the 13th century.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
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Choose small, brightly coloured Brussel Sprouts that are
firm and compact. The small ones has the best flavour. Refrigerate fresh
Brussel Sprouts in a plastic bag and will keep up to 3 days.
| PREPARATION AND USE
|
Rinse well. Trim the outer leaves and cut an "X"
in the bottom of the sprouts to allow the heat to penetrate. Cook by
boiling, steaming, stir-frying or in the microwave oven until tender. Do not
overcook. Use in soups, savoury dishes and casserole or as it is.
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
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An excellent source of vitamin C. Moderate source of
fibre, iron, phosphorus and vitamin A.
| MAJOR NUTRIENTS
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- SERVING SIZE: 100 grm
* ENERGY:
114
kj
* PHOSPHORUS: 71
mg
* PROTEIN: 4
grm
* VITAMIN A:
96 ug
* FAT: .3
grm
* VITAMIN B:
* CARBOHYDRATES: 2
grm
* VITAMIN C:
83 mg
* DIETARY FIBRE:
4 grm
* SODIUM:
30
grm
* IRON:
1
mg
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