Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Savory and crispy, these Brussels Sprouts are full of flavor with no added sugar. Look for quality bacon without nitrates/nitrites or omit bacon and use olive oil to make it vegetarian.
Prep Time 25 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 slices bacon chopped (or omit and use olive oil for vegetarian option)
  • 3 tbsp roasted salted pumpkin seeds
  • 3 small shallots thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt divided
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and shredded or chopped
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ΒΌ tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp roasted salted pumpkin seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add bacon to a large skillet and cook, until bacon is crisp, and fat has rendered. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallots to skillet and season with salt and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium; add Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add vinegar and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until Brussels sprouts are wilted. Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with pumpkin seeds.
Keyword dairy free, gluten free