# Serving Sizes ## Brussels Sprouts When planning to serve Brussels sprouts as a side dish for seven people, you can use a general guideline of about 1/2 to 3/4 pound of Brussels sprouts per person. 1. Purchase approximately **3.5 to 5.25 pounds** of Brussels sprouts for seven people. This range allows for varying appetites and preferences. 2. Trim the Brussels sprouts, removing any damaged outer leaves and cutting off the tough stem ends. This will leave you with the edible portion of the sprouts. 3. Once prepared, you should have around 3 to 4.5 pounds of trimmed Brussels sprouts, which should be enough to serve seven people as a side dish. --- ## Glazed Carrots To make glazed carrots as a side dish for seven people, you'll generally want to plan for about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of cooked carrots per person. Here's a general guideline: 1. Purchase about 3 to 4 pounds of whole carrots. This should be enough to serve seven people with a side dish of glazed carrots. You can adjust this amount based on your guests' preferences and whether you plan to have other side dishes. 2. After peeling and slicing or chopping the carrots, you should have approximately 2 to 2.5 pounds of prepared carrots. This should yield enough glazed carrots for seven servings. Remember that the yield can vary depending on how you cut the carrots and how they are cooked. It's always better to have a bit more than you think you'll need to ensure everyone has enough to enjoy. ---