Brussels sprouts aren't as bitter as they used to be thanks to growers

We have a tasty update about Brussels sprouts. In recent years, they’ve been selectively bred to remove their bitter side and enhance their nutty and sweet flavors. In this healthful salad, Brussels sprouts are combined with apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, shallots and Dijon-vinegar dressing. Rounding out the salad are green pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and goat cheese.

Brussels sprouts were widely cultivated in Brussels, Belgium, during the 13th century, even though they originated in the Mediterranean. These tiny cabbages are related to broccoli, kale, collard greens, and — you guessed it — large cabbages. All these cruciferous vegetables have health-promoting benefits linking them to a lower risk of heart disease. They also contain compounds that can kill cancer cells and protect healthy