Sauteed Brussels Spouts with Bacon & Onion

Looking for a tasty, yet healthy, side for your Thanksgiving dinner? Fresh herbs, onion and bacon pair beautifully with Brussels sprouts in this green dish, which is low carb, low fat, low sodium and gluten free. It’s a great addition to any meal!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 sprigs thyme or savory, plus 2 teaspoons leaves, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)

Preparation

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. If sprouts are very small, cut in half; otherwise cut into quarters. Cook the sprouts until barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until brown but not crisp, 3 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan.
  • Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned, reducing the heat if necessary, about 4 minutes. Stir in thyme (or savory) sprigs, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, add the Brussels sprouts, and cook, tossing or stirring occasionally, until tender and warmed through, about 3 minutes. Remove the herb sprigs. Add the bacon, thyme (or savory) leaves and lemon juice, if using, and toss.

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1, rinse with cold water; store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Finish with Steps 2-3, 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition information

Serving size: about 3/4 cup

Per serving: 77 calories; 3 g fat(1 g sat); 4 g fiber; 10 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 77 mcg folate;3 mg cholesterol; 3 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 971 IU vitamin A; 78 mg vitamin C; 49 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 303 mg sodium; 430 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (130% daily value), Folate & Vitamin A (19% dv)Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

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