Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Brussel Sprouts W/ Bacon, Shallots & Garlic

Category: Atkins Diet

Ingredients and Directions

Serves:3 portions,9

CarbsPerServing:about 6.2

Prep Time:about 20 min.

Effort:Easy

Ingredients:

Brussel Sprouts 12 each

Olive Oil 1 Tsp

Bacon, chopped 4 slices

Shallots, chopped 1 Tbsp

Garlic, minced 2 cloves

Butter 1 Tbsp

Salt and Pepper to taste

How to Prepare:

1. Fill a medium-sized pot with water and salt and bring to a boilover high heat.

2. While water comes to a boil, put bacon and olive oil in a medium saute pan and slowly render until slightly crisp.

3. Meanwhile, remove any loose leaves from sprouts, trim ends, andscore an X on the bottoms. Blanch in boiling water for 2-4 minutes(depending on size) until they can be pierced with a knife without much resistance.

5. Prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Remove blanched sprouts from boiling water and put in ice bath to stop cooking (1-2 min.). Drain and cut into quarters. Set aside.

6. Add shallots and garlic to bacon. Continue cooking over low heat until softened, 4-5 min.

7. Raise the heat to medium and add brussel sprouts and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook.

8. Season with salt & pepper and serve.