Brussels sprouts with bacon

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Brussels sprouts with bacon are well suited as a side dish to both meat and fish.

Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Total 15 min
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Clean and cook the Brussels sprouts in lightly salted water for 2-3 minutes.

  2. Cool the Brussels sprouts in an ice bath or cold water, which stops the cooking so the sprouts keep their colour and bite.

  3. Cut bacon into smaller pieces.

  4. Finely chop shallots.

  5. Fry the bacon in a little oil, remove it and set aside when ready.

  6. Sweat the shallots over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes.

  7. Increase the heat and add the Brussels sprouts, fry so they get a little colour.

  8. Add the bacon and let it warm through.

  9. Ready to serve.

Notes

Tips: Halve the Brussels sprouts. That gives more surface for caramelisation and they cook faster. High heat gives crisp, nutty edges.

Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in a frying pan to bring back the crispness.

Variations: Finish with grated parmesan, lemon zest and a few drops of balsamic vinegar for extra depth.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
104 kcal
Carbohydrates
8 g
Protein
4 g
Fat
7 g
Saturated fat
2 g
Polyunsaturated fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat
3 g
Cholesterol
8 mg
Sodium
121 mg
Potassium
313 mg
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
2 g

Nutrition values are estimates.

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