Fresh herbs, onion and sauteed bacon flavor this easy Brussels sprouts recipe.
This savory dish is delicious in the fall and winter months when Brussels sprouts are in season.
Bacon makes everything better, including cruciferous veggieslike in thisSauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onionsrecipe.
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Fiber- and antioxidant-rich Brussels sprouts are fork-tender and dance in the pot with sweet onions and crisp bacon.
Herbs and lemon juice add a pop of freshness that balances out the salty bacon.
Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to trim the Brussels sprouts.
Nutrition Notes
Recipe adapted fromThe Art of Simple Foodby Alice Waters.
If sprouts are very small, cut in half; otherwise, cut into quarters.
Cook the sprouts until barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel.
Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan.
Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat.
Stir in thyme (or savory) sprigs, salt and pepper.
Remove the herb sprigs.
Add the bacon, thyme (or savory) leaves and lemon juice, if using, and toss.
To make ahead
you could prep and cook the sprouts a day ahead (Step 1).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes!
Since it contains no ingredients containing gluten, this recipe is gluten-free.
No, you don’t need to soak Brussels sprouts before cooking, just rinse them after trimming.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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