Description
Elevate your dining experience with these 30-Minute Stovetop Maple Turkey Bacon Brussels Sprouts, a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. This quick recipe brings together the earthy goodness of Brussels sprouts, the crispy crunch of turkey bacon, and the rich sweetness of maple syrup, making it an impressive side dish for any occasion—from holiday feasts to weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 4 strips turkey bacon (diced into lardons)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 2 oz bourbon or 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Blanch Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes; drain and cool.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté blanched Brussels sprouts and pecans until crisp.
- Stir in ground mustard, then deglaze with bourbon or vinegar.
- Add turkey bacon back to the pan along with maple syrup; toss to combine.
- Cook for an additional minute, season to taste, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg