Brussels & Bacon with Cranberries & Almonds
If you are not a fan of Brussels sprouts this recipe will change your mind! This Brussels & bacon with cranberries & almonds dish is packed with flavor! It’s so easy to get the most perfectly caramelized Brussels that get cooked right in the bacon drippings and then just toss with cranberries, almonds and my special Dijon sauce! Sprinkle crispy bacon bits on top and devour! Omit the bacon and use it is perfect for Plant Based Whole30.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
10
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Brussels Sprouts, trimmed & cut in half
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup dried, unsweetened Cranberries
- 8 pieces8 pieces8 pieces Bacon, cut in one inch pieces
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Slivered Almonds (Blanched)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Italian Vinaigrette & Marinade - Primal Kitchen, (or 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, pinch of dried oregano and parsley)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Black Pepper
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In a large sauté pan cook bacon till crisp and move to a plate lined with paper towels. Discard all but 3 tblsp of fat.
- Lay Brussels cut side down and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer on medium heat till Brussels start to get brown.
- Toss, cover and simmer 5 minutes more.
- Meanwhile whisk dressing, Dijon, lemon juice and water.
- Add cranberries, almonds and dressing to pan. Toss and simmer a few minutes.
- Add bacon and toss. (Omit to make this plant based)
- Enjoy!
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Paleo Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 199 |
| Fat: | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 37 g |
| Protein: | 1 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 390 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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