Description
A delicious and quick dish featuring Brussels sprouts sautéed with crispy bacon and drizzled with maple syrup, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Drizzle the olive oil and maple syrup over the Brussels sprouts, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the crispy bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic while sautéing the Brussels sprouts.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- This dish can be served as a side or a main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg