Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pistachios and Balsamic Vinegar

Submitted by KelBel

"I HATE brussels sprouts, but got some in a organic vegetable delivery, and had to figure out an edible way to prepare them. I came up with this, and my hubby and I were fighting over the last one."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 lb Brussels sprout, trimmed and washed
• 1⁄4 lb bacon, diced
• 1⁄4 cup roasted salted pistachios, shelled
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Pre cook brussels sprouts in microwave, by steaming, or pan roasting until almost tender, depending on method and size of sprouts, 5-15 minutes.
2. Fry bacon in sauce pan until crisp.
3. Remove from pan and add brussel sprouts to bacon grease, saute for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add pistachios and balsamic vinegar.
5. Stir around for 1-2 minutes, reducing balsamic and glazing sprouts and nuts.
6. Add bacon back to pan and season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Brook Q.]

Pistachios were lost. Didn't add anything. Bacon, brussel sprouts and balsamic were great. I only used half the balsamic and it was plenty.

 

[DeliciousAsItLooks]

I love Brussels sprouts! This an easy and delicious way to prepare them. I felt the pistachios were a little lost in all the other bold ingredients and didn't really notice them, but I loved the bacon and balsamic.

 

[Spice Princess]

Wow, I just made this for lunch and it was spectacular! I left out the bacon because I'm vegetarian, although I would like to try it with some veggie bacon when I have some on hand. I didn't feel like it was missing anything, though -- great balance of flavors and so easy, too. Thank you, KelBel, I will definitely be making this one again!

 

[Darkhunter]

MMMmmmm. I love Brussels Sprouts! Easy and quick way to fix. The only thing I did differently, was to pour off most of the bacon grease before sauteing the sprouts. As you can see, I also browned the sprouts a little more than called for. Thnx for sharing your recipe, KelBel.

 

[CampChatsworthCook]

This was the hit of Thanksgiving among us sprout eaters. What a delightful combination of flavors. And easy to make on top of everything - key to a great recipe. I used a fig balsamic that I had made over the summer to finish this dish and it was terrific. Thanks so much for this extra-ordinary treatment.