Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts
This easy recipe for pan fried Brussels sprouts with bacon is sure to be a favorite side dish.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 4 strips bacon chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Trim the bottom of each sprout and remove any discolored leaves. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half.
- Crisp the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Set the bacon aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
- Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan, turning them face-down if possible. Reduce the heat to medium and cook sprouts for 10-12 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Season the Brussels sprouts with salt and pepper, then toss with balsamic vinegar and the cooked bacon.
Notes
- Store leftover Brussels sprouts in a covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat them in the microwave, air fryer, or on the stovetop.
- For longer storage, freeze them in a zippered bag for up to a month.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg