Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts is a great side dish to go with roasts, Sunday lunch or festive gatherings. This super simple recipe can feed a small army and best of all it's delicious.
Recipe by James - Southside Kitchen on August 29, 2020
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
5 stars (1 reviews)
Keywords
brussels sprouts recipe, cooking sprouts, sprouts and bacon recipe, sprouts with bacon
Ingredients
1 kg Brussels sprouts (loose outer leaves removed)
1 tbsp olive oil
200 g bacon (thick slices, diced)
150 g walnuts (roughly chopped)
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
sea salt (to season)
black pepper (to season)
Categories
Sides
Cuisine
British
Steps
Trim the bases off the Brussels sprouts and cut in half lengthways (ensuring the cut goes through the centre of the base).
Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the sprouts and blanch for 3 minutes then transfer to a colander to drain.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the bacon for a few minutes, until golden and starting to crisp. Add the sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the sprouts start to colour.
Add the walnuts, lemon zest and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve immediately from the pan or in a warmed serving dish.
