The Best Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon sugar free , chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed, larger spouts halved
- Celtic sea salt and pepper to your taste
Instructions
- Blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling water for about 15 seconds.
- Quickly drain and rinse the Brussels sprouts in cold water. Cut the large sprouts in half lengthwise.
- Brown bacon in a medium skillet.
- Remove bacon, chop into small pieces and set aside.
- Add butter or oil to the pan and add shallots to saute for about 2 minutes. Add Brussels spouts and coat in oil.
- Saute Brussels sprouts about 3 minutes or until they begin to soften, then add the salt and cook until crisp tender.
- Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.
Nutrition
Calories: 124 | Fat: 6.5g | Protein: 8.2g | Carbohydrates: 10.4g | Fiber: 4.3g | P:E Ratio: 0.7