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    Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    For an elegant weekend brunch or your go-to weekday evening roast, you will need a side dish that fits Paleo proportions. Bite-size is often the answer, and Brussels sprouts fit the bill perfectly. They are mini-cabbages related to mustards, turnips, broccoli, and, you guessed it, cabbages.

    Now we all know them for their strong smell, but this merely arises from overcooking, so if fear of their rich hydrogen sulfide gas has you hiding in another room, it is time that you learned how to cook Brussels sprouts properly.

    Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

    Over-boiled sprouts simply will not do. If you are going to eat them and actually enjoy them, you will have to do it right. The trick to cooking the perfect Brussels sprout is to cook it fast over high heat or broil it quickly in the oven, but of course, it is tasty raw too.

    Try to clean and prepare just as much as you need for your meal at one time because when reheated, they will give off that memorable smell.

    Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamin C and vitamin K, as well as host to a group of phytonutrients called glucosinolates, available in all Brassicas, so health-wise, they are good for you.

    Taste-wise, they complement many meat dishes - roasted chicken, white wine braised rabbit, grilled scallops, you could even try a Brussels hash with hazelnuts and capers. https://paleoleap.com/eggs-benedict-and-ham/

    Mushroom and apple stuffed pork is a fantastic main dish to complement the baked Brussels sprouts, and for a hearty breakfast, you could enjoy them with a delicious plate of Eggs Benedict.

    Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
    • 4 strips of thick-cut bacon
    • ½ onion, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tbsp. ghee
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Place the bacon in a warm skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Fry until nicely crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside, let it cool, and then roughly chop the bacon.
    3. Melt ghee in the same skillet and add the garlic and onion.
    4. Cook until soft for 1 to 2 minutes, and add halved Brussels sprouts.
    5. Stir everything while cooking until Brussels sprouts are nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
    6. Season the sprouts to taste, add the bacon back to the skillet, and give everything a nice stir.
    7. Cook another minute or two and serve immediately.

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    Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Recipe

    Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Recipe

    Sautéed Brussels sprouts with bacon will quickly become a new family favorite, when you learn the secret to cooking them, that is!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 213 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound Brussels sprouts halved
    • 4 strips of thick-cut bacon
    • ½ onion chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tbsp. ghee
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Place the bacon in a warm skillet over medium-high heat.
      4 strips of thick-cut bacon
    • Fry until nicely crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside, let it cool, and then roughly chop the bacon.
    • Melt ghee in the same skillet and add the garlic and onion.
      2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. ghee, ½ onion
    • Cook until soft for 1 to 2 minutes, and add halved Brussels sprouts.
      1 pound Brussels sprouts
    • Stir everything while cooking until Brussels sprouts are nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
    • Season the sprouts to taste, add the bacon back to the skillet, and give everything a nice stir.
      Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Cook another minute or two and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 864IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword bacon, Brussels Sprouts, sautéed
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    Filed Under: Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Paleo Sides, Veggies and Appetizers Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes

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