Can brussels sprouts be eaten raw?

Question

Not sure if this is a too lame question but: can brussels-sprouts be eaten raw ? Or do I need to boil them for 20 minutes ? (or use some other form of cooking)

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Answer

I think you mean "Can brussels sprouts be eaten raw?", as in without cooking? Short answer is yes, though they will be a lot like little cabbages. You don't need to boil them, either. I like to saute' them in butter in a skillet, then cover them and let them steam a bit, and serve them with salt and pepper. Cook them until they are bright green, but not so long that they get grayish green.

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