Brussels Sprouts have finally gotten a PR agent. 10 years ago you couldn’t get a 7 year-old to go near the cruciferous green veggies. Now, you’ll find Brussels Sprouts appetizers and side dishes on every menu in Chicago. Unlike those restaurants, though, you don’t need to deep-fry Brussels or drown them in aoili to make them delicious. Here, I’ll teach you how to make simple Oil-Free Brussels Sprouts in a cast iron pan.
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