Not Your Average Brussels Sprouts Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
Indulge in this unique twist on Brussels sprouts, transcending the ordinary with a blend of savory bacon, aromatic onions, and zesty green olives, all harmonizing to create a dish that’s anything but average. Perfect for those seeking a quick, flavorful vegetable side dish that’s both low in protein and low in cholesterol.
Recipe Category:
Vegetable 🥦
Keywords:
Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, < 30 Mins, Easy 🌟
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 127.7
- Fat: 6.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 4.1mg
- Sodium: 452.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.9g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 5.4g
- Protein: 5.2g
Ingredients:
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon fat behind. |
| 2 | Add the Brussels sprouts, onion, carrot, and green olives to the skillet. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. |
| 3 | Crumble the cooked bacon and add it back to the skillet. Sprinkle with oregano and season with pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. |
| 4 | Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and the flavors have melded together. |
| 5 | Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy these not-so-average Brussels sprouts as a delightful side dish or even a main course! |
Whether you’re a Brussels sprouts enthusiast or a skeptic, this recipe is sure to win you over with its irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Plus, with just 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something wholesome and delicious. So go ahead, give it a try, and elevate your vegetable game to a whole new level! 🌿🥓
