Vegetable
Brussels Sprouts
About This Entry
Brussels sprouts are concentrated brassica buds — roasting with bacon or balsamic needs acid-driven whites or earthy Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- garlic
Regional Context
BE
At a Glance
Group
Green Vegetables
Classification
Vegetables
Culinary role
cruciferous
Scientific name
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Brussels Sprouts
- Classification
- Vegetables
- Group
- Green Vegetables
- Scientific name
- Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Taxonomy
- Culinary role
- cruciferous
- Plant part
- flower
- Texture
- dense
- Moisture class
- medium
- Flavor intensity
- bold
- Seasonality
- fall