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Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are cooked in a cast iron skillet and then oven roasted until perfectly caramelized.  A few simple tips will teach you how to make this perfectly crisp vegetable recipe that make a great gluten-free, low-carb, and Paleo side dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. bacon Paleo approved, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts ends trimmed and cut in half
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • See this recipe in Meal Plan #6

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat cook bacon pieces for 8-10 minutes.
    Cooking Paleo, Whole30, and keto bacon pieces in a cast iron skillet.
  • Remove bacon from skillet and reserve 3 tablespoons of bacon grease. (If you do not have 3 tablespoons, simply add additional olive oil as needed.)
  • Add garlic to reserved bacon grease and saute for 1 minute over medium-low heat.
  • Next, place Brussel sprouts cut-side down into the pan, paying careful attention not to overlap the sprouts.
    A cast iron skillet full of Brussels sprouts that do not overlap and are placed in a circle for a low-carb side dish.
  • Saute Brussel sprouts for 8-10 minutes, or until the flat sides become crispy.
  • Sprinkle coconut sugar, salt, and pepper into skillet and toss to combine.
    Sprinkling salt and pepper in one image and then showing how to make crispy Brussels sprouts.
  • Cook Brussel sprouts in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until done to your liking.
  • Serve sprouts with bacon pieces and enjoy!  See this recipe in Meal Plan #6.

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Notes

  • Make sure you use an uncured, no sugar added bacon to make this recipe Paleo compliant.
  • If low-carb or keto: substitute stevia powder for the coconut sugar to bring the carb count down to 10 grams carbohydrates / 4 grams fiber per serving.
  • If Weight Watchers: 6 points/serving with coconut sugar or 5 points/serving with stevia powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 96.6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.7mg