Yes—more people do than it sometimes feels like online 😄
Brussels sprouts used to have a bad reputation because they were often overboiled, which makes them bitter and mushy. But they’ve had a big comeback once people started cooking them differently.
Why people actually like them now
- Roasted or air-fried → they get crispy, slightly sweet, and nutty
- Caramelized edges → reduces bitterness a lot
- Often paired with things like garlic, lemon, parmesan, or balsamic glaze
Where they show up a lot
- Holiday meals (especially roasted versions)
- Restaurant side dishes
- Health-focused diets (high fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K)
The real answer
- Some people genuinely love them now
- Some still hate them from childhood experiences
- And a lot of people are in the middle—they’ll eat them if they’re cooked well
So yes, they’re definitely being eaten—but whether they’re enjoyed depends heavily on how they’re prepared.
If you want, I can give you a super simple recipe that turns them from “gross vegetable stereotype” into something actually good.
