Low Carb Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Crunchy Bacon
Servings: 2 servings
Sweet and savoury with that incomparable taste of crispy bacon. Brussels sprouts like you've never tasted before.
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Ingredients
- 250 g brussels sprouts frozen (or fresh)
- 80 g streaky bacon about 5 thin rashers
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1 piece baby shallot about 2cm / 3/4", minced
- fine Himalayan pink salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- organic broth granules
- 50 g mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Pan-fry the bacon until crispy, then transfer it to a separate dish and cut it into large crumbs.
- Using the same frying pan that you used for the bacon, add Brussels sprouts, minced garlic and shallot, a sprinkle of each of salt, pepper, spices and broth granules, and 130g water.
- Stir and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until the water has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
- Squash the sprouts with a fork (you can keep them whole if you want, but mashing them adds flavour), add the mascarpone and 40g water, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle bacon crumbs and serve immediately.
Notes
If using fresh Brussels sprouts, reduce cooking time by 5 minutes.
Unless served immediately, the brussels will soak up all the remaining moisture and dry up. When you're ready to plate them, simply add a little water and re-heat for a few minutes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.6g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22.3g
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