Apple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts

By mahto

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, washed and quartered
• 3 slices center cut bacon, fat trimmed
• 1 tart, crisp apple, cored and cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 2 tablespoons diced red onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from recipes.sparkpeople.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add bacon strips. Cook, turning once, until browned. Remove the bacon to a cutting board and slice into 1″ pieces. Reserve 1tablespoon of the bacon drippings and discard the rest. Add brussels sprouts and apples. Pour in the apple juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until sprouts turn bright green and tender. Add bacon back to the skillet, and cook for 2 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Makes about 6 servings.