5.0 from 12 votes
Brussels sprouts with bacon
Brussels sprouts with bacon is the ultimate easy side dish for any meal and is perfect for the festive season.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ lb / 250g Bacon finely chopped
- 2 lb / 1kg Brussels sprouts halved and trimmed
- 1 cup / 250ml chicken stock / vegetable stock
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet/pan set over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crisp and golden.
- Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour off the bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons behind.
- Add the brussels sprouts to the pan and cook until golden brown, tossing every few minutes to ensure even browning.
- Pour in the stock and season to taste then partially cover and allow to simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid then simmer until the stock has evaporated and the sprouts are tender but not mushy.
- Add the crispy bacon back to the pan then season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
676mg
(28%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
97mg
(108%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 676mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 97mg | 108% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.