Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Bacon and Pine Nuts

Perfectly caramalized brussels sprouts mixed with balsamic bacon and delicious, buttery toasted pine nuts for a wonderful low carb side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword keto, paleo, whole 30

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 158kcal

Author Sara

Heat a medium skillet over low heat and add in the pine nuts, stirring occasionally
Watch 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 skillet
Once 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 pepper
Let 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 color
Once they are cooked through (about 5-7 minutes), add the bacon and pine nuts back in
Taste and add more seasoning if needed

Recipe 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