Brussels Sprouts with Leeks and Bacon

By aggiebutch

Brussels sprouts get a flavor boost from leeks and bacon in this holiday side dish.

Ingredients

• 4 container(s) (10 ounces each) Brussels sprouts
• .5 cup(s) water
• 4 strip(s) bacon, each cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• Salt and pepper
• 1 large (1-pound) leek
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
• 1 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
• .5 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from goodhousekeeping.com

Preparation

Step 1

Trim tough ends from Brussels sprouts and cut each sprout in half. In 12-inch skillet, place Brussels sprouts and water; cover and cook on medium 12 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl; set aside. (Brussels sprouts can be cooked up to 8 hours ahead up to this point. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate.)

To same skillet, add bacon; cook on medium 5 to 6 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; do not remove skillet from heat.

To same skillet, add sprouts, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook on medium-high 6 to 8 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are browned, stirring frequently. Remove from pan; keep warm.

Meanwhile, trim and discard root and dark green top from leek. Discard any tough outer leaves. Cut leek lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide slices. Place leek in large bowl of cold water; with hand, swish to remove any sand. Remove leek to colander. Repeat process with fresh water, changing water several times until sand is removed. Drain leek well.

In same skillet, heat olive oil on medium until hot. Add leek, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 12 to 14 minutes or until leek is tender and browned, stirring frequently. Add bacon, Brussels sprouts, and cider vinegar; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. To serve, stir parsley into vegetables in skillet; transfer to serving bowl.