Brussels Sprout Puree Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUT PUREE

Steps:

• Trim tough stems from Brussels sprouts. With a knife, mark base of each brussels sprout with a shallow "x." Remove about 25 large outer green leaves; set aside.
• In pot of boiling salted water, cook Brussels sprouts until just tender but still bright green, 6 to 8 minutes. Strain, and transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
• Blanch reserved leaves in pot of boiling water, until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain; transfer to bowl of ice water. Drain; reserve. Transfer sprouts to food processor.
• Heat cream and butter in saucepan over low heat until butter has melted. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg; add to sprouts. Process until combined. Transfer to serving bowl. Arrange reserved leaves around edge of bowl.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS PURéE

Steps:

• Steam the brussels sprouts until tender but not soft, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
• When the sprouts are just cool enough to handle, slice in half and pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Heat the cream until almost boiling and add to the sprouts with the butter. Process until smooth. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, blend well and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve warm.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS PUREE

Steps:

• Trim tough stems from brussels sprouts.
• With a knife, mark base of each brussels sprout with a shallow"x".
• Remove about 25 large outer green leaves; set aside.
• In pot of boiling salted water, cook the brussels sprouts until just tender but still bright green, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Strain with a slotted spoon and transfer to ice water bath to stop cooking.
• Blanch the reserved leaves in the pot of boiling water, until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Strain; transfer to bowl of ice water.
• Drain; reserve.
• Transfer sprouts to food processor.
• Heat cream and butter in saucepan over low heat until butter has melted.
• Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg; add to sprouts.
• Process until combined.
• Transfer to serving bowl.
• Arrange reserved leaves around edge of bowl.

HOW TO COOK BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Tip the sprouts into a pan and add a couple of cm water and a pinch of salt - a large pan works better so they're not piled up too high. Cover and bring the water to the boil, turn down to a simmer and cook with the lid on for 3- 5 mins depending on size.
• Test with a sharp knife to see if they are cooked through. If not, cook for a little longer and test again.
• Drain and tip the sprouts into a bowl. Serve with a knob of butter, if you wish.

SPRUITEN PUREE (PUREE OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS)

Steps:

• Trim and wash Brussels sprouts.
• Cook until tender in salted water.
• Press Brussels sprouts through a sieve or whirl in a blender. Or place in food processor and pulse till coarsely chopped if you would like some texture.
• Add 1 teaspoons.
• salt and the nutmeg.
• Stir in cream.
• Reheat if necessary, and serve with chicken or fish.
• Makes 4 servings.