Quick, flavorful, and irresistible, these Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic are packed with smoky bacon and garlicky goodness. A perfect 10-minute summer side dish that even non-Brussels sprouts fans will love!
4-5slicesof All Natural and Nitrite-free Bacon,chopped into small pieces
1-2TablespoonsOlive Oil
2clovesGarlic,crushed (optional)
1lbBrussels Sprouts
Salt and pepper,to taste
Instructions
In a large frying pan, place the chopped Bacon, olive oil and crushed Garlic. Cook until the Bacon has turned crisp and brown and has rendered it's fat and the Garlic has browned, too. Remove the garlic after it has browned. You only need it to add more flavor but you can opt to not use it.
While you are waiting for the Bacon to cook, work on the Brussels Sprouts. Clean the sprouts and trim off a small amount of the end of each sprout ( the hard part).
Place the trimmed sprouts in a food processor and chop them into small pieces. You only need a few seconds to to this. Set aside the prepared sprouts.
Once the bacon has turned brown and crispy, stir in the Brussels Sprouts. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sprouts are tender but not mushy.
Serve immediately with freshly cooked rice. Super delicious as a side dish or as a main dish! Enjoy!