Brussel Sprouts with Bacon (Pan-Fried & Easy!)
These Brussel sprouts with bacon offer a delicious flavor. They’re the perfect side dish with a crispy outside and tender inside. Enjoy for the holidays!
Servings: 6
Calories: 212kcal
Cost: £0.54
Ingredients
- 300 g bacon £2.25
- 500 g Brussel sprouts £1.00
Cupboard Essentials
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Start by adding the bacon (roughly chopped into small chunks) into a non-stick frying pan with 1 tbsp of olive or rapeseed oil over a medium heat. Gently fry for around 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. For the final minute of fry time, add a small drizzle of honey (around 1 tsp) to really get the bacon crispy. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, wash the Brussels and then chop the tough base off. Slice the Brussels lengthways, then thinly slice into shreds. Add the Brussel shreds into the pan along with another 1 tbsp of oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and fry for around 7 minutes, until golden and crispy whilst still being vibrant and green.
- Then add the fried, crispy bacon bits back into the pan with the cooked Brussels. Mix together to incorporate all the bacon within the sprouts and you're ready to serve.
Notes
- Keep the lid on initially for steaming and cooking the sprouts without boiling, ensuring softening.
- Remove the lid to allow browning and caramelization, leaving ample time for the process.
- Opt for smaller sprouts to decrease cooking time, preventing overcooking for a tender texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g