Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic & Shallots

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Garlic, bacon and shallots are all you need to add intense flavor to Brussels Sprouts in this 5-ingredient recipe. To trim Brussels sprouts, simply cut off the stem end and halve. If they're large, you can quarter them, just making sure the Brussels sprouts are cut into uniform pieces so that they'll cook evenly. If you don't want to discard the leftover bacon drippings, carefully transfer to a heatproof container, cool, and store in the fridge. You can use it as a replacement for any other cooking oil or fat.

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Photo: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped

  • ½ cup sliced shallot (about 1 large)

  • 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • ¾ cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

  • teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and sauté for 5 minutes or until bacon begins to brown. Remove pan from heat. Remove the bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan (discard the remaining drippings).

  2. Return pan to medium-high heat, and stir in bacon, shallot and Brussels sprouts; sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic, and saute for 4 minutes or until garlic begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until the broth mostly evaporates and the sprouts are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90 Calories
2g Fat
14g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 2/3 cup
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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