Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Crispy Bacon

Caramelized shallots and tart apples combine with Brussels sprouts and bacon to make this quick and delicious vegetable side dish. As much as I love roasting Brussels sprouts, sometimes during the holidays my oven is filled to capacity with

This Brussels sprouts recipe is full of flavor, and you can do all of the prep work ahead of time and cook it in the last thirty minutes before dinner! If your looking for roasted Brussels sprouts, try this…Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Onions, Bacon, and Pecans If you want a vegetarian dish, simply omit the bacon, increase the amount of oil slightly, and adjust the seasoning.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Crispy Bacon

Courses: side dishes

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 6

All ingredients

Servings

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 lb brussels sprouts (shaved coursely)
• 1 Each granny smith apple, peeled and diced (or other firm tart apple)
• 2 Strip bacon, diced
• 1 Whole shallot, sliced
• ¹⁄₂ tsp salt
• ¹⁄₂ tsp ground mustard seed
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 3 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil on medium low in saute' pan.

   Add diced bacon and saute' until crisp.

   Add shallots and caramelize.

2. Add diced apples and saute' until browned on all sides.

3. Rinse brussels sprouts in cold water, and drain.

   Place brussels sprouts in saute' pan, being careful of spattering.

   Toss brussels sprouts in pan to coat and cover.

   Cook covered 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.

4. Combine sugar, vinegar, and mustard powder and add to brussels sprouts.

   Stir to combine.  

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Keywords: brussels sprouts, granny smith apples, holiday vegetables, side dishes