How do you pick a favorite veggie? I’m a veggie addict so it’s impossible for me to name just one… it would be like choosing a favorite child. But I do seriously love me some Brussels sprouts. And this balsamic Brussels sprouts side dish is one of my most favorite ways to eat them. (I also love my roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and red onion. I mean, bacon, come on! Also check out my wild rice and Brussels sprouts salad for a heartier side dish.) But I seriously adore them this way as shredded balsamic Brussels sprouts. Simple but delicious. And ready in just 10 minutes! In fact, if I know I’m going to be on my own for dinner, I will always try to go pick up a bag of shredded Brussels sprouts. I’ll make this recipe and a baked potato or roasted sweet potatoes and go to town. It’s a fast, easy dinner and I eat the whole thing. It’s simple. It’s delicious. And bonus points for super healthy, too. Shredded Brussels sprouts are also a more family friendly way to serve them for kids, in my opinion. A huge roasted Brussel sprout can be tough for a little kid to chew and eat, but these are smaller, softer and easy for kids to dive into. Or at least nibble on. Plus the balsamic vinegar brings a sweetness to the Brussels sprouts and that helps these go over well. If Brussels sprouts aren’t on your normal rotation, give this fast and easy side a try. I bet they’ll soon be making a regular appearance at your table. Enjoy! XO, Kathryn If you can’t find pre-shredded bagged Brussels sprouts, you can buy a pound of Brussels sprouts and do it yourself. It’s easy, just takes a bit of extra time. Here’s how: Wash the sprouts, cut off the hard end/core and any outer leaves that need to be removed and/or come falling off, then thinly slice each sprout. Repeat, repeat, repeat until they’re all thinly sliced and shredded looking. Proceed with the recipe. (You’ll have close to the 10 ounces called for, since you discarded all the stems and outer leaves.)
