Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Super simple recipes like these pan fried Brussels sprouts with bacon are essential on those busy weeknights where you just don't have the time to make a whole complicated balanced meal, but still want to get some veggies on the table.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat and add the onions and garlic. Sauté 1-2 minutes, or until the onions are soft and the garlic just starts to brown.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and bacon and cook until they are lightly browned on the outside.
- Add the white wine and cook until the liquid is absorbed.
- Then add the chicken broth and pepper, bring to a simmer, lower the heat and cover. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add salt to taste and serve.
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Notes
- Make sure the brussels sprouts are browned before adding the wine and broth - the caramelization gives them an amazing flavor!
- Periodically check the pan while the sprouts are braising to make sure they aren't burning. If the liquid cooks off before the brussels sprouts are tender, just add more broth.
- Add salt to taste at the end. The bacon already has salt, so be careful when adding salt.
- Pierce the brussels sprouts with a fork to determine if they are done. If the fork easily pierces them, they are done. The larger the brussels sprouts, the longer they may take to cook.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 67.8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.2mg