Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dates
This healthy brussels sprouts with bacon and dates are a perfect side dish. So easy to make, delicious, sweet, and nicely caramelized. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, Whole30, and Paleo.
Servings: 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb brussels sprouts halved
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup dates
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it’s crisp. It will take around 5-7 minutes.
- Dry the bacon on a paper towel.
- Now, add 2 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add in the brussels sprouts and cook for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and add bacon strips with dates. Add in ¾ cup of water, stir and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Mash the dates while cooking until they fully dissolve and the Brussel sprouts are glazed.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl (5 oz) | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12.5g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 505mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8.6g