Sweet & Spicy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Onion and Red Pepper

By aerin8

http://www.cutthewheat.com/2013/05/sweet-spicy-sauteed-brussels-sprouts.html

Ingredients

• 4 C chopped Brussels sprouts
• 1/4 C chopped red onion
• 1/2 C chopped red bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 6 slices uncooked nitrate-free bacon, chopped into tiny pieces
• 1 T butter (or ghee or coconut oil)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/2 T apple cider vinegar
• 1 T Swerve sweetener (or other granulated sweetener)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat. Stir frequently and cook until some of the bacon is slightly crisp—about ten minutes.

2. Add in chopped onion, red bell pepper and butter and continue to cook the mixture for about seven minutes over medium heat until bacon crisps further and onions become translucent.

3. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and Swerve. Increase heat to medium-high and sauté for about three minutes to let the flavors come together. By now, the bacon should be deep brown and very crispy.

4. Add in apple cider vinegar and then stir lightly.

5. Add in Brussels sprouts and continue to cook for about five minutes until Brussels sprouts begin to wilt but are still crisp.

6. Serve and enjoy!


Nutrition (half recipe): 240 calories, 11 g carbs, 5 g fiber (6 g net carbs), 18 g fat, 12 g protein