Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Rachael

By Floridaberry

Dick loved these!

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon , chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmd, small sprouts left whole, larger sprouts halved
• Salt and pepper, to your taste
• 1 cup chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

Brown bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan. Add shallots to the pan and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussesls sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add broth. Bring broth to a bubble, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer sprouts to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.