Sauteed Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Sauteed Bacon Brussels Sprouts – This recipe has become a family favorite. Using bacon adds a wonderful flavor and crunch. I used turkey bacon this time around. Any bacon is going to taste delicious mixed with the brussels sprouts. 

I have been making this recipe for years and recently decided to swap out turkey bacon for the pork bacon. It definitely looks different from the bacon we are all used to but tastes very similar. The dish came out fantastic and both my husband and son loved it this way just as much as with the usual bacon. Give it a try sometime. I did like the fact that the fat content was less and the one I bought was organic and made with natural ingredients. Yet, still tasted amazingly delicious! This may be the way I make this dish and many more that calls for bacon in the recipe. Just a note, I used pine nuts this time. Walnuts and pecans work well too. Pine nuts happen to be pricey but, I found them in the baking isle of the local market hanging in small bags along with other nuts. All you need is a small amount for this recipes so it worked out fine without spending a lot and having leftover pine nuts. Of course if you’re not a nut person, leave them out. 

Sauteed Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Yields: 4 side servings

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, rinsed with cool water and drained. Cut in half or whole.
• 4 to 6 slices turkey or pork bacon, (I used organic)
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced  
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea or kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts, chopped walnuts, or pecans work well.(place nuts in dry pan for just a few minutes, move the pan around then, take off the heat. Try not burn. Set aside)
• 1/4 cup veggie or chicken broth

Directions:

1. In a large non stick fry pan, cook the bacon until desired crispiness. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
2. Wipe out the pan or leave drippings in then add oil and toss in the Brussels sprouts and garlic powder. Saute for about 5 minutes, tossing around with a wooden spoon. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cook another few minutes. Cut up the bacon, toss in just to warm up.
3. Place on serving dish and sprinkle with nuts.

Enjoy the deliciousness! 

Here’s another delicious veggie recipe to check out…

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sauteed Bacon Brussels Sprouts

This recipe has become a family favorite. Using bacon adds a wonderful flavor and crunch. I used turkey bacon this time around. Any bacon is going to taste delicious mixed with the brussels sprouts. 

Course side, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Brussels Sprouts

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Author Pam

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, rinsed with cool water and drained. Cut in half or whole.
• 4 to 6 slices turkey or pork bacon, (I used organic)
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea or kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 to 4 tbsp toasted pine nuts, chopped walnuts, or pecans work well.(place nuts in dry pan for just a few minutes, move the pan around then, take off the heat. Try not burn. Set aside)
• 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock/broth

Instructions

1. 1.In a large non stick fry pan, cook the bacon until desired crispiness. Drain on paper towel and set aside.

   2.Wipe out the pan or leave drippings in then add oil and toss in the Brussels sprouts and garlic powder. Saute for about 5 minutes, tossing around with a wooden spoon. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cook another few minutes. Cut up the bacon, toss in just to warm up.

   3.Place on serving dish and sprinkle with nuts. Enjoy!

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