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Brussels Sprout Leaves with Bacon
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Brussels Sprout Leaves with Bacon

9 ingredients Serves 6. openrecipes
Brussels Sprout Leaves with Bacon

Crispy pieces of bacon lend a salty-savory note to this side dish, which uses only the leaves of the brussels sprouts. Be sure to cook the leaves just until they are bright green and tender; don’t overcook them.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

343
Calories
7g
Protein
30g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Brussels Sprout 1 cup (156g) 56
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. grainy mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 lb. brussels sprouts
  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed
  • 6 bacon slices, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and cooked until crisp

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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