How to Lessen the Strong Taste of Brussels Sprouts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut off the hard bottom and slice the brussels sprouts into shreds that resemble lettuce.

   Make it fairly fine. , Drop the shredded sprouts in for exactly two minutes
   - no more.
   
   Any longer, and you will have smelly, slimy mush.
   
   You just want to make them tender, slightly wilted, but with some snap left in them. , Let them drain while you do the next step. , Add 1 clove minced garlic and just heat until you can smell the garlic.
   
   Mmmmm.
   
   Remove from heat. ,, Toss the sprouts in the lemon, garlic and butter mixture, just until heated through
   - about one minute. ,,
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   Step 2: Boil a cup of water with a teaspoon of salt.

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   Step 3: Remove them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and then drain

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   Step 4: or drop them into a colander to drain

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   Step 5: and run some cold tap water over them.

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   Step 6: Melt 1/2 stick of butter.

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   Step 7: Squeeze a lemon into the butter.

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   Step 8: Add the drained brussels sprouts

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   Step 9: salt and pepper to taste

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    Step 10: and turn on the heat again.

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    Step 11: Remove from heat and sprinkle with some shredded or flaked parmesan cheese.

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    Step 12: Enjoy!

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