Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorite low-carb side dishes! Bacon turns up the flavor making them even tastier!
Servings: 4
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 to 3 pieces of bacon
- 1 tablespoon of bacon grease
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Wash, trim, and cut Brussels sprouts in half.
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Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then soften in the microwave for 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
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While the Brussels sprouts are softening in the microwave, fry the bacon in a cast-iron skillet until crisp.
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Remove bacon from the pan and drain on a paper towel.
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Remove bacon grease from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon.
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Combine brussels sprouts and the reserved 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the cast iron skillet and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until brussels sprouts begin to brown.
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Remove from heat and crumble bacon on top.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
