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I lovebrussels sproutsfor the same reason I hate them: They’re basically tiny cabbages!

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While that is totally adorable, it also means the vegetable can be a real pain to prep.

This was before I discovered a couple brussels sprouts hacks, though.

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Audrey Bruno

Shredding brussels sprouts by hand is not only tedious, it’s risky.

Save yourself stress and time by using your food processor to shred them instead.

If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, watch the video below.

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If your food processordoesn’tcome with a grating attachment, never fear.

Here’s how my sprouts turned out when I tried this method.

And that’s it!

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You’ll probably be eating salads like these way more often from now on.

Shake your sprouts to loosen up those leaves for this smoky stir-fry.

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