Eggs Over Easy With Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Let’s look at the two main ingredients in this recipe: brussels sprouts and eggs. Brussels sprouts are a part of the cruciferous vegetable family, also known by the more modern terminology as the brassica family. These veggies, such as broccoli, bok choy, cauliflower, and kale (among others), have a shared compound called glucosinolates, which happens to contain stinky-smelling sulfur. (So maybe that foul smell at Thanksgiving wasn’t uncle Richie, after all). 

Glucosinolates have been under the literal microscope in recent years and have created lots of buzz around its success in preventing certain types of cancers (specifically lung cancer, breast cancer, colon and rectal cancers). These studies are on-going and scientists around the globe are working to replicate these results consistently.

One note about glucosinolates: (if I have to write that word one more time…): This magical compound can have negative side affects on the thyroid, especially for those who already suffer from a thyroid issue, have Hashimoto disease, and/or have an iodine deficiency. Therefore, it is better, in general, to cook cruciferous vegetables and avoid eating more than a couple servings per day.

Easy Digestion…Going back to the topic of sulfur and gas – this leads us to eggs, nature’s wonder and fuel for a 10 year old boy’s fart session. “Hard” cooked eggs, such as fried eggs and hard-boiled eggs, spend over three hours in the stomach and can pass through the entire digestive system without being completely assimilated. This can create a build up of gas in the body that can lead to digestive discomfort and bloating, not to mention awkward first date moments. Eggs are more digestible and more wholesome when they are coddled, or cooked “softly”. This happens during the cooking process when the egg white becomes partially firm but the yolk still maintains its liquidity. That’s why in this recipe, the eggs should only cook for a short amount of time. If you are unskilled at flipping eggs on the frying pan without breaking the yolk, don’t be so hard on yourself. This dish will still taste yummy with broken yolk!

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