Easy, tender, and flavorful Brussels sprouts with bacon and garlic.  This tasty side dish takes minutes to whip up and is the perfect addition to any meal.

What Do I Need To Make Brussels Sprouts With Bacon & Garlic?

• Bacon
• Garlic
• Green Onions
• Salt & Pepper
• Coconut Oil

How Do I Make Bacon Brussels?

Making this tasty side dish comes together in just a few minutes.

1. Slice your Brussels sprouts in half.  While you’re chopping, mince your garlic and slice your green onions.
2. Brown your bacon and use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towel.  Reserve bacon grease.
3. Add coconut oil to hot pan.  When melted, toss in Brussels, green onion, and garlic.  Cook for 2-3 minutes.  Add in water and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender crisp.

Pro Tip: Use coconut oil to cut the bitterness of the Brussel sprouts.

What Should I Serve Bacon Brussels With?

These Brussel sprouts are the perfect addition to many meals!  Try them with:

• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Tri Tip
• Roasted Chicken
• Roast Beef

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5-minute Bacon Garlic Brussels Sprouts

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

​Easy, tender, and flavorful Brussel sprouts with bacon and garlic.  This tasty side dish takes minutes to whip up and is the perfect addition to any meal.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon brussels, brussel sprouts with bacon, skillet brussels

Servings: 5 Servings

Calories: 159 kcal

Author: Desarae

Ingredients

• 1 lb brussels sprouts sliced in half
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 5 strips of bacon
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 green onion sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp water
• fresh parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

1. Wash brussles sprouts and cut in half. Chop up bacon, green onion and garlic cloves.

2. Cook bacon in a skillet on medium high heat.  Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.

3. Add coconut oil- and allow to heat up. When hot add garlic, brussel sprouts, onion and 1/2 tsp salt. Sauté till brussels sprouts start browning.(2-3 minutes) Add a few tablespoons of water and allow them to steam for a 2-3 minutes until tender crisp.

4. Top with bacon and fresh ground pepper.  Add freshly shaved cheese and more salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts

5-minute Bacon Garlic Brussels Sprouts

Amount Per Serving (3.2 ounces)

Calories 159 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 173mg8%

Potassium 397mg11%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 710IU14%

Vitamin C 78mg95%

Calcium 40mg4%

Iron 1.4mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.