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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Such a classic combo that never goes out of date. Terrific as a side dish with any kind of braise or slow cook, or to partner roast chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
8–10
Nut Free
Gluten Free
Special Occasions
Salads & Sides
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Quick & Easy
Ingredients
1 kg brussels sprouts
1 tbsp butter
4 rasher streaky bacon, finely diced
2 shallots, finely diced (or 1 small red onion)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Method
STEP 1
Trim and halve brussels sprouts, drop into a pot of boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.
Drain, cool under cold water and drain again.
Heat butter in a large frypan and cook bacon over medium heat until fat starts to run (about 5 minutes).
Add shallots or onion and cook for about 4 minutes.
Add brussels sprouts and stir-fry over high heat until tender and starting to caramelise (about 5 minutes).
Season, drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
NOTE
If you don’t like Brussels sprouts you could use broccoli instead.
