Be honest—we've all got this weird vendetta against brussels sprouts that stems from childhood.
We were forced to eat them once when we were like five-years-old, hated them because they were boiled without any seasoning, and we've sworn against them ever since.
I literally don't even make eye contact with brussels sprouts while I'm grocery shopping. I feel like they'll infiltrate my thoughts and make me feel guilty for hating them.
But contrary to popular belief, it isn't because older people prefer boring food. It's likely because most of us develop a much wider palate for different flavors as we get older, so foods we hated as kids can sometimes taste totally different when how we remember.
Yea, boiled brussels sprouts are pretty boring, but did you know there are other ways to prepare the little green monsters?
Yeah, I know. Wild.
Buffalo brussels sprouts are totally a thing, and their flavor and crunch rival your classic buffalo sauce wings.
Vegetarian or not, these sprouts look ridiculously good.
These are the things you're gonna send your boyfriend to get for you from Trader Joes:
1 lb. brussels sprouts
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
2 c. panko bread crumbs
Canola oil, for frying
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Buffalo sauce, for serving
Delish has all the cooking instruction deets, but I wanted to get y'all set up with your ingredients first.
You've gotta know what you're getting yourself into, you know? Like I'm not investing my energy into a recipe just to find out I need golden truffle flakes from a different flippin' country.
Who knew brussels sprouts could be redeemed? I guess it's okay to give things second chances.
Not your ex though—please don't text your ex.
