brussels sprouts

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Rich dietary sources include eggs, poultry, fish, beans and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2025

Cook: Prepare crisp gnocchi with brussels sprouts and brown butter.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

I didn’t grow up in a brussels sprouts family, yet through the powerful force of cultural osmosis, I somehow grew up believing that they were always just a little gross.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2023

It is typically garnished with a cocktail cherry and orange slice, but is also sometimes served with olives, pickled mushrooms and even pickled brussels sprouts.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Actually, he had arms but they were tiny and sticking straight out from his shoulders like fleshy pink brussels sprouts with twiggy little fingers stuck on the ends.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos