Here’s some trivia about the powerful little green, the Brussels Sprout!

California is the top producer of Brussels Sprouts

• Some studies suggest suggest they increase the libido

• They are a member of the cabbage family, called Brassicaceae

• Steam cooking them increases their cholesterol lowering power

• Carving an X at the stem before steaming helps them cook more evenly

• Brussels Sprouts grow in stalks that produce 2 1/2 to 3 pounds of sprouts

• They suffer from an undeserved bad reputation, coming from the sulfur like smell that happens when they’re overcooked & is the same compound that helps to lower the risk of cancer

• Store them in the fridge in a plastic bag and they’ll last up to 10 days

• You can store steamed Brussels Sprouts in the freezer for up to a year

• They have enough power in them to light up a Christmas tree!  Read about the UK event that did just that from treehugger.com

• Steaming, stir-frying, roasting, or enjoying as a salad are all ways to enjoy Brussels Sprouts with very different flavors.  Get some recipes here.