I’ll be the first to admit that I love vegetables. Meals aren’t complete without them. But I also have something else to admit, they’re not always tasty when served plain. Sure you can pick up a fruit, like an apple and savor its natural sweetness. Sometimes you can do this with a few veggies, like carrots and celery… but have you ever scooped up a handful of brussels sprouts and popped them into your mouth like a bag of Skittles?

Nope, I’ve never done that. In fact, the last time I had brussels sprouts was about 15 years ago! I was scarred by the little green veggies, probably because they were served plain, without even a sprinkle of salt. Padma’s recipe for Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry is far from boring, though. What caught my attention was how colorful her veggie dish came out, seasoned with a peanut garlic spice mix and roasted red pepper, among other flavorful ingredients.

So if you’re thinking about introducing the family to a new veggie, such as brussels sprouts, make sure you follow in Padma’s footsteps; make a dish that’s deliciously appealing and aromatic. It wasn’t until just a year ago that Padma, from Padma’s Kitchen, introduced her family to brussels sprouts, and now they’re a family favorite — looking at her recipe, I can see why :)!