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This Brussels Sprouts Slaw is a crunchy and fresh way to learn to love this super-healthy vegetable, and get a good dose of cancer-fighting compounds.

 

Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts|Craving Something Healthy

 

Brussels sprouts are cruciferous vegetables, and cousins to cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. While many dislike or won’t even go near them because of their strong odor when boiled, Brussels sprouts (and all cruciferous vegetables) are worth a second look. They’re high in fiber, vitamins C, K, and folic acid, and many cancer-fighting compounds.  Sulforaphane is the compound in cruciferous vegetables, which accounts for the strong odor. While it might not smell so good when cooked, sulforaphane has been shown to slow the growth of cancer cells, and even cause cell death of many types of cancer cells in lab research.

 

Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts|Craving Something Healthy

 

Brussels sprouts, and cruciferous veggies in general, smell (and taste) way worse when boiled and overcooked! SO just don’t boil ’em people! To enjoy their flavor, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in a 400 degree oven until tender, crispy, and caramelized – or eat them raw as in this recipe adapted from the American Institute on Cancer Research.  By the way, their website is an excellent resource for information on cancer research and prevention.

Brussels Sprouts Slaw|Craving Something Healthy

Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 lb Brussels sprouts
  • 1 ripe pear cored and diced
  • 2/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbs maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Trim the bottom from sprouts and remove any loose or bruised leaves.
  • Shred the Brussels sprouts in a food processor, or cut into thin slices using a sharp knife.
  • Transfer shredded sprouts to a mixing bowl.
  • Add pear, cranberries, and walnuts to the sprouts.
  • Mix lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, sweetener, salt and pepper in a measuring cup and whisk well to combine.
  • Pour olive oil/lemon dressing over the slaw and toss well.
  • Cover and refrigerate slaw for at least 30 minutes. Re-stir before serving.
  • This slaw is best served within 24 hours.

Notes

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Do Brussels sprouts ever make an appearance in your kitchen?  Here’s another of my favorite BS slaw recipes 🙂

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Anne Danahy MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a freelance content writer who specializes in women's health and healthy aging. She lives in the Scottsdale area and eats wherever good food is found.

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  1. Chris says

    November 23, 2018 at 9:40 am

    This was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you!

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    • Craving Something Healthy says

      November 23, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      So glad you liked it Chris! It’s one of our favorites too!

      Reply
  2. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    October 27, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    Brussels sprouts really are little nutritional powerhouses! I’m loving the combination of flavors in this slaw! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Craving Something Healthy says

      October 27, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      Yes they are, and I hope you like it Sonali!

      Reply

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