Don't like brussels sprouts but love bacon and garlic? Then give these a go, the secret is in the butter!
Buttery bacon brussels sprouts with a hint of garlic and orange, oh my word!!! Make this easy family recipe for sure.
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Brussels sprouts, love em or hate em?
Brussels sprouts, love em or hate em? When I was a child I would do anything to not eat them but it's amazing how your likes/dislikes still develop and change as time goes on.
Yet my 11 yr old cannot get enough of them and even takes them to school!
If you don't like Brussels sprouts then this recipe is just for you. I developed this so hide the flavour, yet I ended up loving them. Kiddos too!
Buttery bacon brussels sprouts with a hint of garlic - even sprout haters gonna love this.Buttery Bacon Brussels Sprouts - with a hint of garlic and orange
I like to jazz them up a bit and love everything buttery so these buttery bacon Brussels sprouts are a combination of all my favourite flavours. The orange zest doesn't please everyone so you may want to leave this out if it is contentious.
For me, its the plenty of butter with the little hint of garlic that really takes it to a new level. And of course, there is that amazing bacon in there.
Are Brussels Sprouts Healthier Than Broccoli?
Both are non-starchy green vegetables so both fit within the low-carb and keto lifestyle.
Let's take a look at their nutrition value.
| Values are per 100g/3oz cooked | Net carbs | Protein | Fat | Calories |
| Brussels Sprouts | 4.4g | 2.6g | 0.5g | 36 |
| Broccoli | 3.9g | 2.4g | 0.4g | 35 |
Both Brussels sprouts and broccoli have similar nutrition panels, with broccoli giving a little higher vitamin A, vitamin C and folate.
What will take the bitterness out of Brussels Sprouts?
Salt baby!
Yes, adding salt to your Brussels sprouts will reduce the slight bitterness that some peopel dislike.
Also the addition of the garlic and orange zest in this recipe really masks any bitter taste too.
You can use the same technique for broccoli too.
Buttery Bacon Brussels Sprouts
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Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by removing any dirty leaves, trimming the base a little, then cut in half. Sprinkle with salt.
- Boil in a small amount of water until just cooked, roughly 5-8 minutes. Drain and leave the lid off to allow the steam to escape. You don't want a soggy sauce.
- In a frying pan, heat the butter, then gently cook the bacon until it begins to go crispy. Now add the garlic and cook for another minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the orange zest then gently stir in the cooked Brussels sprouts. Stir while heating the Brussels sprouts and coating them in the buttery garlic sauce.
- Serve and use some walnut pieces to garnish.
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linda
Nothing should be changed except more od them!
Ruth
Can you freeze this ready for Christmas? Thanks
linda
Im 70 and did not start eatting brussel sprouts until we started ditching carbs. I was raised on green beans, carrots, creamy corn and peas veggies. Oh, tamatos too. Both parents were raised on a farm and these were reliable bed plants in MN.
Katie
Do you leave the bacon grease in with the butter and garlic or do you cook the bacon and drain it first?
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com
Oooh, keep the bacon grease in the mix - yum yum.
djnikkik
I've made a recipe very similar to this before, but that little addition of the orange zest really makes a difference and a lovely flavour.
Colin Stone
The buttery bacon sprouts is one of my favourites if not my ultimate favourite. It is easy enough for anyone to make and is so nice even my 3 year old son likes them. A 3 year old liking sprouts? Yes they are that good.
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com
Yay, this comment makes me smile - a 3 year old eating and loving Brussels Sprouts - mission accomplished 🙂
Barbara
Can I use frozen Brussels sprouts?
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com
I've never used frozen ones but I'm sure you could.
Sarah
I recommend these! I didn't add the orange zest but these were so delicious. Me and my family ate all of it. My 2 year old even liked it (as much as a 2 year old will admit to liking a food). Ill be making it again!! Give it a try!
Jan
Libby
These look so good.
I love Brussels Sprouts and served this way just adds a great zing ...
All the best Jan
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com
Thanks Jan for stopping by and leaving your lovely comment. Nice to make the connection the other day who you are married to. It's a small world. Libby.
Willow Lane
wow this looks so good and i love the presentation!
thehomeschoolingdoctor
Brussels are one of my favorites! They caused a little FODMAP issue, but that is getting better and better. I never thought of adding orange zest. Man, that sounds good!
Terri
Hélène
Roasted brussel halves, sliced onions, minced garlic, drizzled with bacon grease and S&P. Oh em gee.
I put on little vinegar on mine, either panfried or roasted. Or mustard mmmm
I put chili over some panfried brussels tonite. My kids even ate it. It was unexpectedly good. We've gotten so we eat greens in the strangest things lol
Kerry
I might have to give this a try - I too have never liked brussel sprouts since childhood, but I know they are very good for you!