Confessions of a Brussels Sprouts Lover
Let’s be honest: Brussels sprouts haven’t always had the best reputation. Back in the day, they were the vegetable secretly slipped under the table, waiting for the family dog to save the day. But times have changed. Today, Brussels sprouts have had a major glow-up. Roasted, crispy, tossed with bacon or drizzled with balsamic—they’ve become a legit favorite, even for people who once swore they’d never touch them.
If you’re part of the Brussels sprouts fan club, you’ll probably recognize these signs.
1. You Get Weird Looks When You Say You Love Vegetables
But Brussels sprouts aren’t just any vegetable. They’re the vegetable—the one that can be roasted, fried, shaved into salads, or piled onto pizza. You don’t love all vegetables. You love them.
2. You Wonder If You Might Actually Turn Into One
You eat them multiple times a week. If your skin ever takes on a green tint, you’ll know why. (Worth it.)
3. Dinner Time Is Never a Battle
No arguments. No negotiating. No dramatic fork-staring contests. When Brussels sprouts are on the menu, everyone at the table is happy—or at least, you are.
4. You Dream of Eating Brussels Sprouts in Brussels
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