Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms and Fingerling Potatoes
I’ve discovered even people reluctant about eating Brussels sprouts enjoy this dish. I love the aromatic flavors and textures that result from roasting vegetables. Not only is this blend of vegetables flavorful, it packs a might nutritional boost for the immune system.
“Certain plant food contain significant amounts of substances that enhance human immune function and defenses against acute illness and chronic disease…Cruciferous vegetables (Brussels sprouts are in this group) are twice as powerful as other plant foods. A 20% increase in cruciferous vegetables intake corresponds to a 40% decrease in cancer rates…
…Mushrooms contain many unusual disease-fighting compounds that empower the body to react quickly and powerfully when we are exposed to disease-causing pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Mushroom phytochemicals may even be helpful for autoimmune diseases because of their anti-inflammatory and immune modulating effects…
…New research shows that organosulfur compounds in the onion family have anti-inflammatory actions that protect against osteoarthritis and ward off infections. The highest consumers of onions (in a multicounty study) had less than half as many cancers compared to people who rarely consumed onions.”
Super Immunity, Joel Fuhrman MD
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“Certain plant food contain significant amounts of substances that enhance human immune function and defenses against acute illness and chronic disease…Cruciferous vegetables (Brussels sprouts are in this group) are twice as powerful as other plant foods. A 20% increase in cruciferous vegetables intake corresponds to a 40% decrease in cancer rates…
…Mushrooms contain many unusual disease-fighting compounds that empower the body to react quickly and powerfully when we are exposed to disease-causing pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Mushroom phytochemicals may even be helpful for autoimmune diseases because of their anti-inflammatory and immune modulating effects…
…New research shows that organosulfur compounds in the onion family have anti-inflammatory actions that protect against osteoarthritis and ward off infections. The highest consumers of onions (in a multicounty study) had less than half as many cancers compared to people who rarely consumed onions.”
Super Immunity, Joel Fuhrman MD
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 1 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms trimmed and cut in half
- 1/2 pound fingerling potatoes washed and cut lengthwise in half
- 2 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 red onion small, chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Adjust servings:
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- In a little bowl mix extra virgin olive oil with garlic and red onion.
- Toss all ingredients together in a roasting pan and place in oven.
- Roast 30 minutes. Test a potato, if it is tender, remove pan from oven, if not roast for another 5 – 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Variations
- Use 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary instead of thyme and mix in as indicated\
- Use 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes instead of herbs
- After roasting, add 1/2 cup finely chopped mint or parsley – or a combination of both
Serving suggestions
- For a vegan meal, serve with a quinoa pilaf with cranberries and toasted nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecan etc) and a Red Cabbage and Romaine Salad
- For a special dinner, serve with Baked Salmon with Cranberry Thyme Crust or Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Pork (if you choose this option, make the Brussels Sprouts dish with mint or parsley instead of rosemary) and a Mediterranean Salad with Pomegranate
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