Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Maple Syrup
6 net carbs is doable on a low carb diet, or save 2 carbs by omitting the maple syrup.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 57kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts trimmed and cleaned
- 3 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Slice a bit off the stem end of the brussels sprouts and pull some of the outer leaves off. Quarter them.
- Get the bacon started in a skillet large enough to hold all the brussels sprouts. Let the bacon cook for 2-3 minutes, enough to render some fat. Add the sprouts to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the sprouts, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until they have roasted brown tasty spots and the leaves are bright green. They should still be crunchy and not mushy. Add the maple syrup, stir to combine, and serve!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Quarter the sprouts before cooking. It cuts the cook time down significantly and helps them cook evenly.
- Give the bacon a head start in the pan by itself. It renders fat for the sprouts and keeps the bacon from finishing underdone.
- Watch closely in the last minute or two. Sprouts go from crisp-tender to mushy fast, and a few browned spots is the target, not an all-over char.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 4g