Weird ways of serving Brussels sprouts were devised by children aiming to challenge the much-maligned vegetable’s bad reputation.

Chilli Chocolate, toffee and jerk chicken were proposed as accompaniments in a competition to find ways of making brussels more appealing at Buxton School in Leytonstone.

But it was the addition of peri peri sauce which won a vote for the best serving suggestion.

The winning dish was proposed by Ugne Brigyte, 16, who said: "It is well known that young people are not too fond of Brussels sprouts, in fact I can't think of many people that like them.”

The combination was served as part of the school’s Christmas dinner on Friday.

Peri peri Sprout fan Zinedine Benyaha, 12, said: "I don't usually like Brussels sprouts but these are brilliant. I want them for Christmas dinner at home."

Headteacher Kathleen Wheeler added: "We believe strongly that students are more influential and successful if they are given a voice.”

"This project was fun and inclusive and made it possible for students to combine democracy with healthy eating."