What should replace sprouts in a Xmas dinner?

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Clearly they take up valuable space that could be better utilised. So what should we have instead? Probably veg is good to have, but let's have a decent one instead.

And let's keep this honest. We are all grown ups here, so nobody needs to pretend to like the balls of doom. Even if you are adding bacon or chestnuts to hide the taste of them.

Nothing.. my favourite veg.. button sprouts so they're a bit sweeter... my daughter always said she doesn't like sprouts ( l can't remember her ever trying them).. her wife did them with a roast last Sunday.. told me first time she's had them.. and she loves them.

... But if you are mad enough not to want sprouts, the natural replacement at Christmas dinner is Ferrero Rocher. (Or you could just wrap each sprout in Ferrero Rocher foil to make them extra special.)

I think sprouts are only okay, but they do have a specific role in the Christmas dinner as they add a touch of bitterness which is quite welcome in a meal that is otherwise rich. So I think if replacing it has to be something else cabbagey and green, maybe finely shredded steamed savoy.

Broccoli rabe, broccolini, bok choy, or okra.

Agree. I bloody love them. Actually my favourite vegetable

Second reply nails it. I feel sorry for people whose palates are not able to appreciate this fine brassica.

I think your own post proves that this is wrong and definitely not a scientific fact. It sounds like most people love or at least like a sprout

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I dislike sprouts, but really like kalettes, which are like a cross between sprouts and kale. Like curly little dark green buds, but they taste nutty and fresh, not sprouty. Ideal sprout substitution for Christmas dinner!

lecoindemel.com/kalettes-the-love-child-of-kale-brussel-sprouts-kalettes-12-ways/

We also sometimes do a dark savoy cabbage instead of sprouts too.

Absolutely adore sprouts; love the bitterness and the Christmassy feeling.

I think carrots go well with a roast, otherwise what about kale or purple sprouting broccoli?

Cauli and broccoli cheese.

Tenderstem broccoli is our replacement as me and kids don't have sprouts. I have to cook some for others though.

I love sprouts but there's no should about it. You eat what you like.

You sound like a Coldplay fan

They should be as well as the sprouts, not instead of!

Me too. It’s spuds I have to force myself to consume!
But sprouts, God they're begorgeous.

But sprouts are the bomb....why on earth would I replace them with anything???

Sprouts make fabulous coleslaw.

Actually I have just remembered how much I dislike roasted parsnips

Green beans, definitely

“Real butter”? As opposed to……

I love sprouts

Otherwise I will say peas 🥰

Margarine I assume. I just say butter for both but if I mean real butter I call it butter butter!

Yes, roast parsnips and 🥕 are as mandatory as sprouts!

We are going to fall out if you keep disrespecting the sprouts!😡

Sprouts stir fried with olive oil, lemon and chillies are perfection.