Browned Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Feta
This hearty side dish is perfect for fall dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
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1-1/4 lbs. Brussels sprouts
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2 thick slices bacon
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1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots or chopped red onion
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1 tsp. snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1/4 tsp. kosher salt or salt
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1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
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1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1.
Trim stems from Brussels sprouts and remove any discolored or wilted outer leaves; wash. Cut any large sprouts in half lengthwise.
2.
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, bring a large amount of lightly salted water to boiling; carefully add Brussels sprouts. Cook, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Rinse under cold tap water; drain again. Pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
3.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper toweling; set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low.
4.
Add sprouts, shallots, thyme, salt and black pepper to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook and stir about 4 minutes or until sprouts are heated through and shallots begin to soften. Crumble cooked bacon strips. Stir crumbled bacon into mixture in skillet. Add vinegar and stir to coat.
5.
Transfer Brussels sprouts mixture to a serving bowl. Top with feta cheese. Toss before serving. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 116, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 256 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 104%, Calcium 8%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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