Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese and Candied Bacon

January 16, 2020 Comments Off on Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese and Candied Bacon
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Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese and Candied Bacon

Sweet bacon and earthy Brussels sprouts are rounded out nicely with a tangy goat cheese crumble for an addictive salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, Brussels sprouts, goat cheese, pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 459kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Candied Bacon:

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1/2 cup monk fruit granulated, or sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon molasses optional

For the Brussels Sprouts:

To Serve:

  • Goat cheese

Instructions

For the Candied Bacon:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lay bacon on top so that it does not overlap (or it will stick together).
  • Mix the monk fruit and molasses together until evenly mixed and sprinkle the bacon with half of the monk fruit and then bake for 15 minutes. Flip bacon over, sprinkle with remaining half of monk fruit and bake another 15 minutes, or until crisped to your liking. Drain on paper towels. While the bacon is cooking, prepare the Brussels sprouts.

For the Brussels Sprouts:

  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium high heat. When hot, add the avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the Brussels sprouts, cut face down. Cook until browned, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of the apple cider vinegar and cover the pan to steam the sprouts until tender, another 3-5 minutes.
  • Uncover pan and cook until the water is evaporated off and the sprouts are as caramelized as you like, another 3-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add remaining apple cider vinegar.

To Serve:

  • Plate the Brussels sprouts. Chop half of the candied bacon into pieces and sprinkle over top (reserve the rest for snacking). Finally, crumble the goat cheese over the dish and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese and Candied Bacon
Amount per Serving
Calories
459
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Cholesterol
 
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
494
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
346
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
741
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
 
66
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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