Skip to main content

Oklahoma Agriculture in the Classroom

Resources



Food & Fun Recipes

Raw Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup toasted sunflower seeds
Instruction
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, honey, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add Brussels sprouts, green onions, and sunflower seeds and toss to combine.
The Brassicas

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts—all are Brassicas, a genus of plants in the mustard family. Brassica vegetables are very high in vitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber. They are even more valuable for their phytonutrients.