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Brussels Sprouts with Pecorino and Hazelnuts

Raw and roasted Brussels sprouts with pecorino cheese and toasted hazelnuts. Brussels sprouts are packed with gut-friendly fiber and immune-boosting vitamin C. Low in carbohydrates.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, outer leaves removed and reserved, sprouts halved and sliced
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 oz pecorino or hard sheep's milk cheese, shaved
  • 0.33 cup roughly chopped toasted hazelnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sprout leaves, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet and roast, stirring often, for 15 minutes, or until crisp.
  3. In the same bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and whisk until smooth. Add the sliced raw Brussels sprouts and mix well. Add the roasted sprout leaves and mix. Top with shavings of pecorino and hazelnuts and serve.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Dietary fiber
    From: Brussels Sprouts
  • Vitamin C
    From: Brussels Sprouts
  • Isothiocyanates
    From: Brussels Sprouts
  • Indole-3-Carbinol
    From: Brussels Sprouts
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
    From: Pecorino cheese

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • DNA Damage
    Protects against · via Brussels Sprouts
  • Aging
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Heart disease
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Constipation
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Premature Death
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Diverticulosis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Hemorrhoids
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Hiatal Hernia
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Acid Reflux
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Breast cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Frailty
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Stroke
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • All-Cause Mortality
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Insomnia
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Colorectal cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Periodontitis
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Colon Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Asthma
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Coronary Artery Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Obesity
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Cognitive decline
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Bone mineral density loss
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Sarcopenia
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Dementia
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids

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