Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe With Lemon, Burrata & Sage

Pan-fried sage supplies crisp texture and strong aromatics to this side serving. Photo / Babiche Martens

This recipe can be served as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course.

Don’t let anyone put you off Brussels sprouts. Here, they don’t even touch water, keeping them crisp and full of flavour. Plus, they’re served with a luxurious ball of fresh burrata.

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