Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

By mistiwb

cooking light

Ingredients

• 3 slices center-cut bacon, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 cups presliced onion
• 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 7 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon; drain.

2. Add thyme and onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and Brussels sprouts; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with bacon.

Sesame, Garlic, and Ginger variation: Omit bacon and thyme; use 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil in place of drippings. Use 1 cup chopped onion; add 2 teaspoons minced ginger and 1 minced garlic clove. To finish, add 1/4 cup sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce. Yield: 4 servings. CALORIES 107; FAT 4g (sat 0.5g); SODIUM 181mg