My Brother Brussels

Name: My Brother Brussels
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams bacon, thinly cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 340 grams Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, loose leaves removed; 59 milliliters grated Parmesan, for garnish; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 355 milliliters diced yellow onion

My Brother Brussels requires around 50 minutes from start to finish. This gluten free and primal recipe serves 8. One serving contains 186 calories, 7g of protein, and 15g of fat. It works well as a side dish. Head to the store and pick up onion, brussels sprouts, butter, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt and the Brussels sprouts.

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Brussels Sprouts

Water

Salt

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Pot

Put the pot over high heat and bring to a boil.

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Pot

Let boil until the Brussels sprouts are just fork tender about, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Brussels Sprouts

Remove from the heat, drain the sprouts and transfer to an ice bath.

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Sprouts

Ice

Let cool completely, then drain and set aside.

Cut the Brussels sprouts into 1/4-inch lengthwise slices and set aside.

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Brussels Sprouts

Add the bacon to a medium saute pan, and cook until just crisp, then remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Adjust heat to medium-high, add the onions to the pan and saute until they are translucent and just beginning to caramelize, about 5 or 6 minutes.

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Onion

Bacon

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Frying Pan

Add the butter to the pan, then add the Brussels sprouts and saute for 3 to 4 more minutes. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

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Brussels Sprouts

Butter