{"id":15074,"date":"2022-06-11T21:11:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-11T21:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/?p=15074"},"modified":"2022-06-20T19:17:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T19:17:18","slug":"how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Brussel Sprouts Per Person"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Brussel_Sprouts_Per_Person_For_Crowd\"><\/span>How Many Brussel Sprouts Per Person For Crowd<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brussels sprouts are a type of cabbage, a member of the Brassica family. This vegetable is native to Belgium and was first cultivated there in the 16th century. Brussels sprouts were introduced to America in the early 19th century and have been a popular addition to many holiday meals since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a new vegetable to add to your repertoire, give Brussels sprouts a try! You might be surprised at how much you like them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how many Brussels sprouts should you eat per person? The answer may surprise you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PCnnCio3IEk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>A Serving Of Brussel Sprouts Per Guest At Thanksgiving is How Many?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Brussel_Sprouts_is_a_Serving\"><\/span><strong>How Many Brussel Sprouts is a Serving?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people believe that they should only eat one Brussels sprout per person. However, this isn&#8217;t necessarily true. Consuming more than one Brussels sprout per person can actually be beneficial!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can be served with<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person\/#How_Many_Brussel_Sprouts_is_a_Serving\" title=\"How Many Brussel Sprouts is a Serving?\">How Many Brussel Sprouts is a Serving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person\/#How_Many_Brussel_Sprouts_Per_Person_Should_be_Served_at_a_Meal\" title=\"How Many Brussel Sprouts Per Person Should be Served at a Meal?\">How Many Brussel Sprouts Per Person Should be Served at a Meal?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person\/#How_Many_Brussel_Sprouts_Are_in_A_Single_Serving\" title=\"How Many Brussel Sprouts Are in A Single Serving\">How Many Brussel Sprouts Are in A Single Serving<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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title=\"Serving Suggestions for Brussels Sprout\">Serving Suggestions for Brussels Sprout<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person\/#Roasted\" title=\"Roasted\">Roasted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person\/#Steamed\" title=\"Steamed&nbsp;\">Steamed&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person\/#Sauteed\" title=\"Saut\u00e9ed\">Saut\u00e9ed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-brussel-sprouts-per-person\/#Raw\" title=\"Raw\">Raw<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-potatoes-per-person-for-mash-and-mashed-potato-serving-size\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5667\">Mashed Potato<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-roasted-potatoes-per-person-for-a-crowd\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10819\">Roast Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-large-cans-of-green-beans-to-feed-a-crowd\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5745\">Green Beans<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>and a whole lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A serving of Brussels sprouts is around 2 oz or about 8 sprouts. But don&#8217;t worry if you can&#8217;t quite hit that number &#8211; a few more or fewer sprouts won&#8217;t make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-image-720\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-720x408.jpg\" alt=\"What does one serving of brussel sprouts look like?\" class=\"wp-image-15093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption>What does one serving of Brussel sprouts look like? &#8211; Here is 4-5 cut in half and served with roast pumpkin as a standalone side dish at a picnic.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it! So now you know how many Brussels sprouts are in a serving so that you can enjoy them as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Brussel_Sprouts_Per_Person_Should_be_Served_at_a_Meal\"><\/span><strong>How Many Brussel Sprouts Per Person Should be Served at a Meal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> See below for a table on exactly how many brussels sprouts to serve for a big dinner party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Brussel_Sprouts_Are_in_A_Single_Serving\"><\/span>How Many Brussel Sprouts Are in A Single Serving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most Chefs recommend serving around 6 Brussel sprouts per person. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This assumes that you are serving some other vegetables as well, if it was only sprouts you were serving then you would increase that number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_are_Brussel_Sprout_Servings_in_a_Cup_a_Half-Cup_or_an_Ounce\"><\/span><strong>How Many are Brussel Sprout Servings in a Cup, a Half-Cup, or an Ounce?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who really counts their calorie intake, this will help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A cup of Brussels sprouts contains about 4-5 Brussels sprouts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A half-cup serving is about 2 Brussels sprouts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>One ounce equals about 3 Brussels sprouts.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, depending on how you measure it, there are different numbers of Brussels sprouts in a cup, a half-cup, or an ounce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_of_Brussel_Sprouts_for_Different_Events_and_Occasions\"><\/span><strong>How Many Pounds of Brussel Sprouts for Different Events and Occasions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How much Brussel sprouts you&#8217;ll need for your event or occasion will depend on a few factors, but we have averaged them out see the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this guide to help you estimate how many Brussel sprouts you&#8217;ll need for your next event or Occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>People<\/td><td>Number of Brussel Sprouts<\/td><td>Cups<\/td><td>Oz<\/td><td>lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>4.5<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>0.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>1.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>3.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 People at Thanksgiving<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>1.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12 People at Thanksgiving<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14 People at Christmas Dinner<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Table Of Exact Amount Of Brussel Sprouts To Serve For People At A Party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serving_Suggestions_for_Brussels_Sprout\"><\/span><strong>Serving Suggestions for Brussels Sprout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One cup of Brussels sprouts contains about 38 calories, so it&#8217;s a great way to add some extra veggies to your diet without breaking the calorie bank. Here are a few delicious ways to enjoy them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-image-720\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-720x408.jpg\" alt=\"Brussel Sprouts Guest Serving Size\" class=\"wp-image-15092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption>Brussel Sprouts Guest Serving Size<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roasted\"><\/span><strong>Roasted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Toss Brussels sprouts with a bit of olive oil and sea salt, then roast in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steamed\"><\/span><strong>Steamed&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim the ends off of the sprouts, then cut them in half. Place in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 5-7 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sauteed\"><\/span><strong>Saut\u00e9ed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat some olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 5-7 minutes, occasionally stirring, until they are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw\"><\/span><strong>Raw<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shredded raw Brussels sprouts make a great addition to salads or can be enjoyed as a healthy snack. Simply wash them and then slice them into thin strips with a sharp knife or food processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming you have already cooked your Brussels sprouts, here are some serving suggestions to make them even more delicious:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Add some bacon or pancetta for a salty, savory flavor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Top with shaved Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or lemon juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Add a dollop of Dijon mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Mix in some toasted nuts, like almonds or hazelnuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Stir in some dried cranberries or raisins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Top with a fried egg for a hearty, filling meal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many possibilities, the sky is the limit when it comes to serving Brussels sprouts! Be creative and experiment with different flavors to find your favorite way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. 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