Organic Brussels sprout tops
Once seen only as a grower’s perk, these greens wilt down beautifully in butter.
Brussels sprout tops Grown by 'Organic Dan' Gielty at Ormskirk, Lancashire
About
Organic Brussels sprout tops are the the crowns of loosely packed leaves that grow at the top of the Brussels sprout stalk. Once seen only as a grower’s perk, these winter greens wilt down beautifully in butter. When they’re in good condition, we think it would be criminal for them to go unused! Treat them as mini, open-hearted cabbages, shredding and sautéing, boiling or adding to stews.
Country of origin
Produced in- The UK
How to prepare
Remove the stalk and use the leaves in any recipe that calls for cabbage, kale or sprouts. Try in a hearty bowl of Portuguese caldo verde in place of cabbage, wilted and stirred through mashed potato for a simple colcannon, or fried with bacon and chestnuts instead of regular sprouts.
Storage
Store as you would kale or other greens. Keep in the fridge in a plastic bag. It’ll be good for 3-4 days.
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Grown by 'Organic Dan' Gielty, Ormskirk, Lancashire
Dan Gielty (known as ‘Organic Dan’) farms in West Lancashire. His organic Brussels sprouts are a much anticipated highlight of our winter veg boxes.
Brussels sprout tops recipes
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Venison Cutlet and Root Veg Boulangère with Shredded Sprout Tops
Serves: 2 Total time: 1h 10 min
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Roasted brussels with sage and chestnut butter
Serves: 6 Total time: 40 min
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Brussels sprout, chorizo and potato hash
Serves: 4 Total time: 55 min
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Sprouts, red onion and blue cheese gratin
Serves: 4 Total time: 1h
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Brussels sprouts with cheese & chorizo
Serves: 4 Total time: 30 min
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Sprout top and chorizo Caldo Verde
Serves: 4 Total time: 50 min