Lemon Infused Buttered Brussels Sprouts W- Crisp Peppered Bacon

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Lemon infused buttered Brussels sprouts with crisp peppered bacon
in Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

800 g Brussels sprouts
1 1/2 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
200 g cubed smoked bacon or 200 g smoked lardons
1 lemon , juice and zest of
black pepper
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
162
Sugar
2g
Fat
9g
Lemon Infused Buttered Brussels Sprouts W- Crisp Peppered Bacon is a delicious side dish that is perfect for any meal. This dish is easy, healthy, and requires minimal preparation. It is perfect for those who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle but still enjoy tasty food. The Brussels sprouts are roasted until tender and caramelized, then a butter sauce is lightly added along with the crisp peppered bacon for added flavor. This dish is perfect for pairing with a variety of main courses and is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6.
2.Trim and halve 800g Brussels sprouts, add a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of oil or use 1 and a half tablespoon of olive oil or 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
3.Arrange the Brussels sprouts in a roasting tin and roast for about 20-25 mins, until they are tender and starting to brown.
4.Meanwhile, roughly chop 200g cubed, smoked bacon or smoked lardons and fry in a hot pan until crisp. Once crispy, remove from the heat.
5.In a separate pan, add melted butter, black pepper, the zest and juice of 1 lemon and cook until the butter changes golden brown color.
6.When the Brussels sprouts are cooked, add the butter mixture and crispy bacon and toss until everything is well coated. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is low in calories, low in carbohydrates, very nutritious with high dietary fibers which helps with digestion, lowers blood sugar levels, and helps with weight loss.
The Brussels sprouts are high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K.

The lemon juice adds a delicious tangy flavor which complements the buttery flavor of the dish.

The dish is a crowd-pleaser and perfect as a side dish for any meat or fish main course.

CONS

Some people do not like the bitter taste of Brussels sprouts which might put them off this dish.
In addition, the bacon adds extra calories to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The health benefits of this dish are many. The dish is rich in dietary fibers which help improve digestion, lower blood sugar levels, and help with weight loss. The Brussels sprouts are high in vitamin C which helps improve the immune system, collagen production, and iron absorption. The high level of vitamin K in Brussels sprouts helps to improve bone health and prevent blood clotting. The lemon juice adds extra vitamin C which helps improve skin health and contains antioxidants which help protect the body from free radical damage.

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