Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Walnuts and Mustard

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Walnuts and Mustard is a recipe that people will love or hate. Brussels Sprouts divides so many people but when mixed with bacon, walnuts and a mustard sauce, they become hard to resist. Serve this dish at Thanksgiving and you will have to cook it for Christmas.  Also, always use smoked bacon, it carries a stronger flavour that is a sure hit. Other dishes to serve alongside are Cranberry Herb Sauce, Sage and Onion Stuffing and Homemade Bread Sauce.  Should any be left over at the end of the meal then might I suggest bubble and squeak.  Just mash the sprouts, bacon and walnuts and with a few potatoes and you have bubble and squeak.

Brussels Sprouts with Mustard, Bacon and Walnuts

Only way to eat sprouts

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bacon, Brussels Sprouts with Mustard, Bacon and Walnuts, Mustard, Nuts, Vegetables

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 683kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts halved
• 3 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces bacon cut into lardoons
• 1/2 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic sliced
• 2 banana shallots sliced
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp coarse grain mustard
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Toss the Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons of the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
  1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, 3 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil, Salt, Black pepper
• Spread the Brussels sprouts out on the baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice during the cooking process, until tender and charred in spots, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Add the bacon to a medium sauté pan and render over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes.
  8 ounces bacon
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the walnuts, garlic, shallots and a pinch of salt.
  1/2 cup walnuts, 2 cloves garlic, 2 banana shallots, Salt
• Cook until the bacon is crispy, being careful not to burn the walnuts.
• Stir in the vinegar, honey and mustard with a fork.
  2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp coarse grain mustard
• Whisk into the bacon fat until emulsified.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  Salt, Black pepper
• Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl, add the bacon mixture and toss well.
• Serve immediately and hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 1124mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g