When the colder months settle in, hearty meals filled with warm flavors become a comforting staple. One delectable dish that perfectly captures this essence is lemon infused buttered Brussels sprouts with crisp peppered bacon. This dish combines sweet and tangy notes of lemon with umami-rich bacon and tender Brussels sprouts for a culinary symphony that pleases the palate. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through a delectable recipe that will elevate your culinary skills and leave your taste buds craving more.
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
Rachael Ray pairs Brussels sprouts with bacon in this simple but tasty recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan, 1 turn. Add shallots to the pan and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add broth. Bring broth to a bubble, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer sprouts to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.
LEMON INFUSED BUTTERED BRUSSELS SPROUTS W/ CRISP PEPPERED BACON
A wonderful way to cook and serve Brussels sprouts, the much-maligned vegetable of the Christmas table! Just steam or boil them until slightly tender and then toss them in lemon infused butter and top with peppered crispy bacon - that should cure most "sprout haters"!!! The lemon cuts through the butter and bacon to give a clean and fresh flavour, which is great if these are being served with lots of rich food. Get ahead by juicing and zesting your lemon; you can also pre-cook your sprouts and then plunge them into boiling water for a minute or two before serving. The lemon butter can be heated up gently in the microwave.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Collard Greens
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice the bottoms off the sprouts and remove the outer layers.
- Cook the sprouts in a pan of boiling, salted water for 6-8 minutes, until just tender. We like ours with a bit of a bite still - and not overcooked. You can steam the brussels sprouts if you wish.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter or oil in a pan and cook the bacon until it is crisp. Remove from the pan and leave to cool slightly - add the lemon juice to the pan with the bacon butter/oil.
- Add some freshly ground black pepper to the bacon and mix well - we like it quite peppery, please adjust the quantities to suit your personal taste.
- When the sprouts are cooked, drain and place in a serving bowl.
- Pour over the lemon butter/oil from the pan. Add the crisp bacon, lemon zest and a twist of sea salt. Toss well to infuse all the flavours and serve immediately.
- NB: You can gently re-heat the lemon butter/oil before pouring over the sprouts, if it has cooled down too much.
BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CREAMY LEMON DIP
Most recipes for bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts call for holding everything together with toothpicks, but we skip that step. Setting the bacon seam-side down on the baking sheet makes it seal in the hot oven. The maple syrup glaze helps to make each bite sweet and caramelized.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim the stem ends from the Brussels sprouts, and halve lengthwise. Put them in a medium bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Lay the bacon strips next to each other on a work surface. Brush liberally with about 1/2 the maple syrup, then halve crosswise. Wrap each Brussels sprout half with 1 strip of bacon, syrup-side out, so the seam is on the flat side. Place the sprouts seam-side down on the parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between them. Brush them with a bit more syrup, and grind a little black pepper on top. Roast, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the sprouts are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, most of the lemon zest and all the lemon juice in a small serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest on top. Put about 1/2 cup maple syrup in a second small serving dish, and stir in as much black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes as you like.
- Transfer the sprouts to a platter, and serve with the lemon mayonnaise and peppered maple syrup, for dipping.
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMON AND BACON
Provided by Lewis Rossman
Categories Side Roast Quick & Easy Lemon Bacon Fall Winter Brussels Sprout Bon Appétit California Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook brussels sprouts in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Spread brussels sprouts on rimmed baking sheet in single layer. Sprinkle with bacon, lemon slices, salt, and pepper; stir. Roast brussels sprouts until tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes. Transfer to bowl and serve.
CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMON
Lemony Brussels sprouts make an easy side dish that's pleasantly surprising.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a skillet, combine sprouts and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has evaporated and sprouts are crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes (add 1/4 cup more water if skillet becomes dry before sprouts are done).
- Increase heat to medium-high; add oil to skillet. Continue to cook, uncovered, without stirring, until sprouts are golden brown on underside, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g
GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRISPY BACON
Pan-fry Brussels sprouts in butter and crispy bacon for a smoky addition to your vegetable side dish. You can add a little of the bacon grease to the dish if you prefer.
Provided by smokey14903
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut an 'X' in the core end of each Brussels sprout. Set sprouts aside.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; drain and cool on paper towels. Crumble.
- Heat 1 teaspoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts; toss to coat. Stir in broth, salt, and black pepper; cover and cook until Brussels sprouts are tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain liquid from pan.
- Stir remaining 2 teaspoons butter into Brussels sprouts mixture until melted. Mix in bacon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
LEMON-BUTTER BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Kick up these stovetop lemon Brussels sprouts with fresh lemon zest. Even my toddler will eat this up! - Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut brussels sprouts in half. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until sprouts begin to brown. , Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in broth, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until sprouts are tender., Stir in butter and lemon zest until butter is melted. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMONY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND BREADCRUMBS
Cooking the brussels sprouts in two stages for this recipe ensures that the cores will be tender and the outer leaves will still have bite.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Brussels Sprout Side Bacon Breadcrumbs Thanksgiving Chile Pepper
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove outer leaves from brussels sprouts; set aside. Halve sprouts; set aside. Pulse bacon in a food processor until finely ground. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-low. Cook bacon, stirring often, until browned around edges and fat is rendered, about 4 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer breadcrumb mixture to paper towels and let cool slightly. Toss in a medium bowl with chile, thyme, and lemon zest; set aside.
- Increase heat to medium-high and heat 2 Tbsp. oil in same skillet. Add reserved halved brussels sprouts; season with salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until deeply browned all over, 5-8 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover skillet, add reserved leaves and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and toss to combine. Cover skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until leaves are bright green and just wilted, 4-5 minutes. Uncover; add remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and season with salt.
- Transfer brussels sprouts to a platter, drizzle with more oil, and top with reserved breadcrumb mixture (reheat breadcrumb mixture if needed in a small skillet or in microwave).
- Do Ahead
- Breadcrumb mixture can be made 3 hours ahead; store uncovered at room temperature. Brussels sprouts (without leaves) can be cooked 2 hours ahead; store covered at room temperature. Reheat before adding leaves.
LEMONY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
This side dish is a fast and refreshing way to serve little cabbages. The buttery lemon sauce really brings out the flavor of the sprout. My youngest son loves them!-Joyce Guth, Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut an "X" in the core of each brussels sprout. Place in a saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. In a large skillet, saute the sprouts, lemon juice, salt and pepper in butter for 2-3 minutes or until flavors are blended. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh Brussels sprouts that are firm and bright green.
- To easily remove the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts, use a sharp knife to cut a shallow X into the stem end of each sprout.
- Be careful not to overcook the Brussels sprouts, as they will become mushy.
- If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for the zest and juice of one lemon.
- For a crispier bacon, cook it until it is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- If you want to add a little extra heat to the dish, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the melted butter.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Lemon-Infused Buttered Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Peppered Bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The Brussels sprouts are roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the lemon and butter add a bright and flavorful touch. The crispy peppered bacon adds a smoky and savory flavor that takes this dish to the next level. Whether you are serving it for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
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