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We know the season is turning when the greens get sturdier, crisper, and the brassicas start popping up. That means plenty of kale, cabbage—and brussels sprouts! There's plenty more this tiny-but-mighty little veg can do than just dress up holiday mains. Here's a few recipes to get you started.
Stacked with roasted chestnuts and brussels sprouts and a savoury lemon-tahini dressing, this kale salad with cranberries is the perfect hearty side or light lunch. Get this kale and brussels sprouts salad recipe.

Don't get caught playing beat-the-clock in the middle of a busy week. Instead make this delicious, healthy, time-saving meal—ready in under 30 minutes! Get this salmon and brussels sprouts recipe.

We’ve spruced up our sprouts with this sheet pan recipe from 2019. Brussels sprouts and shallots are roasted with savoury pork belly as its fat is rendered. When everything is nice and tender, it gets tossed with a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a spectacular meat-and-veg side dish. Get this roasted brussels sprouts and pork belly recipe.

Step 1 can be done up to 6 hours in advance. Finish sprouts in the pan just before serving. Get this maple bacon brussels sprouts recipe.

This quick and simple holiday dinner side comes together in just under 30 minutes! Get this creamy brussels sprouts recipe.

Crisp and tender air-fried Brussels sprouts that are ready in just 20 minutes. Get this air fryer brussels sprouts recipe.

A new twist on a classic favourite, this caesar salad is crisp and fresh. Topped with warm chicken and bacon, it's also an incredibly satisfying weeknight meal. Get this brussels sprouts chicken caesar salad recipe.

A sweet-tart cherry sauce pairs perfectly with pork chops. By preparing your squash and brussels sprouts in advance, this impressive dish comes together in a flash. Get this cherry pork chop and brussels sprouts recipe.

Roasted vegetables pack crisp texture and great caramelized flavour into every bite of this healthy dinner dish. Get this sheet pan veggie and chickpea bowl recipe.

Chantal Braganza is a writer and editor living in Toronto. She is deputy editor, food at Chatelaine, a cookbook nerd, lover of vintage dish ware, and currently training for yoga teacher certification. Her first book, Story of Your Mother, is out with Strange Light Press.