Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

By beach cook

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of pan
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed, 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, 1 turn. Add shallots to the pan and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels 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.