🏷️ Category: side dish
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Time: 45 min
📝 Introduction
Looking for a quick, gluten-free side dish that bursts with flavor? These Brussels Sprouts in Bacon and Garlic Sauce are your answer! In just 20 minutes, you can transform humble Brussels sprouts into a savory, addictive dish. The sprouts are blanched until tender-crisp, then tossed in a luscious garlic butter sauce with crispy bacon bits. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens every bite, making it the perfect companion for any main course. Whether you're hosting a holiday dinner or need a weeknight vegetable fix, this recipe delivers big on taste with minimal effort. Plus, it's low-calorie and budget-friendly at just $1.11 per serving. Get ready to convert even the pickiest eaters into Brussels sprouts lovers!
🥘 Ingredients
• brussel sprouts250 g
• salt0.5 teaspoon
• water4 cups
• butter1 tablespoon
• garlic1 tablespoon
• bacon bits1 tablespoon
• salt and pepper0.25 teaspoon
• lemon juice1 teaspoon
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
1
Wash 250g of brussel sprouts.
2
Remove any old hard out leaves.
3
Bring 4 cups of water to the boil and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
4
Add the brussel sprouts to the boiling water and leave to boil at medium heat for 4 minutes or until sprouts are tender but still crunchy.
5
Drain the brussel sprouts.
6
Return the saucepan to the hot stove and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
7
While the butter is melting, cut the brussel sprouts in half.
8
Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the melted butter. Saut for a few seconds till garlic is fragrant but not brown.
9
Return the cut brussel sprouts to the saucepan. Toss the brussel sprouts lightly in the garlic-butter sauce.
10
Add 1 tablespoon of bacon bits. I keep a jar of ready to use bacon bits in the fridge at all times for this dish (and for my Mushroom Delight dish). You can also use freshly pan fried and crumbled bacon, but I like to cook this fast.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper. I always use Masterfoods Garlic Pepper to season my dishes. A few shakes of this and its done.
12
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon).
13
Toss everything together.
14
Serve with some fresh lemons on the side for extra tangy flavour, if preferred. You can also garnish with some toasted almond flakes.
