Brussels Sprouts à La Kefalonitissa

"Most people cringe at the thought of ingesting brussels sprout, but try it the Greek way. It just might change your mind."
 
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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil on medium high heat.
  • Add onions, garlic, and parsley. Sauté until onions are translucent.
  • Add tomato paste and let it sauté or "roast" for a few seconds. Stir.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for a minute or two until they release some juices.
  • Season with some salt and pepper.
  • Add the brussels sprouts.
  • Add a cup and a half to two cups of water.
  • Season again if necessary.
  • Add oregano, not too much. (Like 3 or 4 dashes).
  • Reduce heat to medium or medium low, cover halfway, and simmer for 40 minutes or until sprouts are tender and sauce has thickened.
  • If there is too much liquid after the sprouts have cooked, remove the lid, and increase the heat until sauce thickens.
  • Serve with feta.
  • You may also add 3 or 4 cubed Idaho potatoes into the stew at the point in the recipe where you add in the brussel sprouts. This makes for a thicker and tastier sauce. If you do this, just add more water and salt since potatoes tend to absorb a lot of liquid.

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Reviews

  1. I tried this recipe for the first time tonight. I didn't have fresh tomatoes or parsley so I used tomatoes I had jarred from my garden and dried parsley. I made it as a side dish. Was not a big hit with my four year old. My husband was so-so. However, I enjoyed this so much that I skipped the main dish and other sides I had made and this is all I ate. I still can't believe I ate the whole batch. I will be making this for myself on a regular basis. Thank you so much for sharing.
     
  2. Very tasty. I didn't have fresh tomatoes or parsley so i used canned and dried.
     
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