Ah, the love-hate kind of relationship most of us have with Brussels sprouts. While some just downright hate them, apparently there are Glaswegians who absolutely love the green vegetables. A truly divisive festive sandwich has been released by Deliveroo, mostly made of Brussels sprouts. With a pretty legendary name, the Christmas Sproutwich is set to cause some varied comments this season.
The unusual Christmas Sproutwich costs a modest 99p, and consists of six different sprout-infused ingredients. Brussels sprouts enthusiasts (or haters, equally) will find green artisan sprout-infused focaccia spread with lashings of garlicky lemon zest sprout mayo, layered with crispy maple bacon, sprout stuffing, buttery Emmental cheese, roasted sprout halves, fried sprout shavings, and finished off with zesty lemon and olive oil marinated sprout leaves.
No one should go without the brown goodness this season, each sandwich will come with a pot of roast chicken gravy for dunking, dipping or drizzling once heated at home.
The Christmas Sproutwich took over three months to perfect, with twelve different recipe combinations tried and tested by “self-confessed sprout haters”, hoping to convert Glasgow’s biggest Brussels sceptics. The festive sandwich is available on Deliveroo from December 6, both on the app and online for ordering straight to your home in Glasgow.
Arabella Jenkins at Deliveroo said: “There’s no sprout about it – this small festive vegetable has garnered a big, bad reputation over the years. So for any sprout-phobes asking why we want to celebrate the humble Brussels sprout with a deliciously divisive sandwich, we say – why not? At Christmas, anything goes!”
“We have achieved something a third of the nation thinks is impossible and made an absolutely delicious seasonal sprout creation. So, this one’s for the sprout lovers as well as the sprout haters. If you love ‘em, you’re welcome. If you hate ‘em, we promise one bite will change your mind.”
So, Glasgow, are you going to hate it or love it?