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Seriously nobody actually likes sprouts do they

383 replies

user1471517900 · 19/12/2021 22:44

The sooner we all admit this, the better. You're just lying to yourselves if you say otherwise.

The worst are the people who say "oh but if you fry them with bacon and crack cocaine they taste great." No. That is the bacon and drugs being worsened by this green hell.

Let's admit this once and for all.

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KristinAmandaThomas · 19/12/2021 22:56

I like them well enough with a roast dinner or cottage pie or similar. Webdo a sprout challenge at mealtime and someone shouts “spike up you sprouts” and then it’s a race to chomp one down fastest.

My Dad on the other hand is an absolute wrong’un and purposely cooks extra sprouts so that he can eat the leftovers cold 🤢

SingleHandSue · 19/12/2021 22:57

I love sprouts! They’re my favourite veg 😋

Chocolatewheatos · 19/12/2021 22:58

Can't stand them boiled. Had them raw, finely chopped in coleslaw in a gusto box and they tasted lovely!

Chimley · 19/12/2021 22:58

Me. They are my absolute favourite vegetable. Honestly. Line up every vegetable type in the world and I would pick slightly overcooked sprouts every time.

ThatsMySantaHisBeardIsSoFluffy · 19/12/2021 22:58

I love them too. So does DH!

Largethighsbadeyes · 19/12/2021 22:59

I love them!

Roominmyhouse · 19/12/2021 23:00

Yep love them, eat them all the time I can buy them!

RampantIvy · 19/12/2021 23:00

I really like them as well.

AuntieDolly · 19/12/2021 23:00

I had them tonight, fried with sage and soy sauce courtesy of gousto

NigellaBangBangTurkey · 19/12/2021 23:01

They are poisonous. They try and warn you with their disgusting flavour and ugly appearance.

StormyCornishSeas · 19/12/2021 23:01

Yabu I love sprouts! Have them throughout the year. Whole family does.

CreamFirstThenJamOnTop · 19/12/2021 23:01

Oh, I love sprouts 😊

Stuckhere2021 · 19/12/2021 23:01

I love sprouts and eat them all year round. Also make soup. DH and DC hate them and they make me fart like billyo but I don’t care!! Little green balls of yumminess 😃

RandomMess · 19/12/2021 23:01

Love them but they have to be cooked properly and enough of the outer leaves taken off.

DramaAlpaca · 19/12/2021 23:02

I love them. Nobody else in the family will touch them so I get them all to myself.

StormyCornishSeas · 19/12/2021 23:02

@earsup

Yuk...vile....never eaten them..disgusting vegetable...should be banned...dont know anyone who likes them.
How do you know if they're disgusting if you've never actually eaten one?
GingerbreadandJellytots · 19/12/2021 23:02

I love sprouts. Actually I am a fan of cabbages generally, and these are cute baby cabbages

tangyandsalty · 19/12/2021 23:03

I do

Yika · 19/12/2021 23:04

Love sprouts and all bitter vegetables. Delish!

Slowchimes · 19/12/2021 23:04

I thought whether you like sprouts or not depends on your individual taste receptors (which I think depend on genetics?). Not sure but I think some people taste them as bitter for that reason? Hopefully someone with more knowledge will post as to whether this is correct or not. I think there is a similar issue with whether you find coriander to be soapy or not?

Personally I love them prepared any way as long as they are not over cooked. Nigella's recipe with smoked bacon lardons and chestnuts is really good.

ShiftingSands21 · 19/12/2021 23:05

Love them

Persephoned · 19/12/2021 23:05

One of my favourite veg! So excited when they appear in the shops - love them planned boiled, steamed, pan fried or done with lots of delicious gubbins, but roasted is best like broccoli! Eat sprouts non stop through December and Jan! Delicious

Hankunamatata · 19/12/2021 23:05

love them but have to be firm with bisto

Persephoned · 19/12/2021 23:06

Plain not planned!!

user1471517900 · 19/12/2021 23:06

It's sad to see so many people lying to themselves. Baby Jesus would be so disappointed.

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