Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

Name: Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed, small spouts left whole, larger spouts halved; salt and pepper, to your taste; 1 cup chicken broth

Submitted by Douglas Poe

"Substitute the bacon with pancetta. You can also replace the brussel sprouts with fresh green beans."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed, small spouts left whole, larger spouts halved
salt and pepper, to your taste
1 cup chicken broth

directions

Over a medium high heat skillet brown bacon.
Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan; add shallots to the pan and sauté 1 to 2 minutes.
Add brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, and then add broth. Bring broth to a bubble, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes, until tender.
Transfer sprouts to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.