Perfectly caramelized brussels sprouts with balsamic bacon and buttery pine nuts. This low carb side dish is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients but is absolutely delicious.
Why You Will Love this Recipe
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this standout side dish. The brussels get caramelized and slightly sweet, the bacon is cooked with the balsamic vinegar for a salty and tangy bite and the pine nuts add a rich and buttery bite. These Brussels sprouts are perfect for any night of the week but also make a great holiday side dish.
What You Need
- Brussels Sprouts
- Bacon
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt & Pepper
- Pine Nuts
Recipe Notes
- When you are toasting the pine nuts, keep an eye on them. You want them just lightly toasted, but they can burn easily if the heat is too high
- This recipe is Paleo and Whole30 compliant if you use compliant bacon
- When you first add the sprouts to the pan, let them sit for about a minute before moving them in the pan to help get the beautiful brown caramelization
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Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Bacon and Pine Nuts
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
- 3 slices Bacon
- 1 Tbls Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 cups Brussels Sprouts halved
- 1 tsp Avocado Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over low heat and add in the pine nuts, stirring occasionallyWatch them carefully so they don't burn, just let them lightly toast until a light golden brown color and set them aside (about 1-2 minutes)
- Increase the heat of the pan to medium, cut your bacon into small pieces and add into the skilletOnce the bacon is almost cooked through, add in the balsamic vinegar. Let the bacon cook with the vinegar for 2-3 minutes and then remove the bacon from the pan and set aside
- Add in the oil and then add in the halved or quartered brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepperLet them sit in the pan for 1 minute before moving them around in the pan. You don't want them to burn, but they should should get a nice rich colorOnce they are cooked through (about 5-7 minutes), add the bacon and pine nuts back inTaste and add more seasoning if needed
Notes
- This recipe is Paleo and Whole30 compliant if you use compliant bacon
- We love to serve this as a low carb side dish at holiday meals, but I highly suggest doubling it
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I made these sprouts last year and everyone loved them so much so that I’ve to make them again this year!
Absolutely delicious – will be a staple moving forward. Thank you for sharing your talent!
I came across some pine nuts in my cabinet that had been there for a while. I needed a recipe that included pine nuts and so happy I came across this one!
This recipe couldn’t have been tastier! I will be making this in the future. The pine nuts were such an awesome addition!
Thank you for sharing Susan, I am so glad you enjoyed it!