Tomato and Brussels Sprout Salad
20 min
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Romanesco with Mushrooms
Ready in under 20 minutes and works beautifully alongside meat or fish. The dried cranberries add a little sweetness that really makes it pop.
Instructions
- 1
Break the romanesco into florets of a good size. The stalk is worth eating too — just peel it first.
- 2
Tear the oyster mushrooms into thin strips with your hands. Fry them in a dry pan over high heat until they've steamed off a bit, then add the romanesco florets and butter. Keep frying for a few minutes until the romanesco starts to soften and the mushrooms get a nice colour.
- 3
Add the salt, pepper and cranberries, stir everything together, then fold in the sprouts.
Per average serving
71
Calories
kcal
3.1
Protein
g
11
Carbs
g
2.9
Fat
g
2.9g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
211mg
Sodium
Family Portions
2portions
Adults
2
Children
No children added
Ingredients
Per average serving
71
Calories
kcal
3.1
Protein
g
11
Carbs
g
2.9
Fat
g
2.9g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
211mg
Sodium
Tips from the kitchen
- Fry the mushrooms in a dry pan first and don't crowd them. They release a lot of water, and you want that to cook off before the butter goes in or they'll just steam instead of browning.
- Keep the heat high. The romanesco should still have a bit of bite when you take it off, not go soft and mushy. A few minutes is enough.
- Peel the romanesco stalk before you chop it. The outer layer is tough, but the inside cooks up the same as the florets, so it's a shame to bin it.
- Add the cranberries near the end, not earlier. They only need a quick warm through, and folding the sprouts in last keeps them fresh and a little crunchy.
Ways to vary it
- Swap the oyster mushrooms for chestnut or shiitake if that's what you have. Tear or slice them thin so they cook at the same speed.
- A handful of toasted hazelnuts or pine nuts stirred in at the end adds a bit of crunch alongside the cranberries.
- If you want it less sweet, dried sour cherries work in place of the cranberries.
Storage & leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for about 2 to 3 days in a sealed container. I wouldn't freeze it, the romanesco goes soggy once thawed. Reheat quickly in a hot pan rather than the microwave so the mushrooms don't turn rubbery, and add the sprouts fresh after.
What to serve with it
Goes well next to a roast chicken or a pan-fried white fish. A few boiled potatoes on the side round it out if you want something more filling.
UC
By Untrained ChefPublished 7 May 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026
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