Thursday, March 8, 2012
Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions & Bacon
Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onion & Bacon
(Serves 2)
14 brussels sprouts
1 cup onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 slice Trader Joe's Center Cut Uncured Bacon
1 tbsp Trader Joe's Parmesan Romano Blend
First prepare the caramelized onions. Cut a large onion into slices, toss in a bowl with 1 tbsp of olive oil and put in a skillet over low heat for one hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
When there is 20 minutes left on the onions, cut the ends off of each sprout and cut in half. Peel off any loose or excess leaves as they will burn as they cook. I like to use an indoor grill pan but you can use a regular skillet.
Put a spray or two of cooking spray in the skillet and sprinkle some coarse black pepper. Place the sprouts cut side down for about 10 minutes then cover to let steam until caramelized or slightly soft.
Cut the bacon into small pieces and add to the skillet with the sprouts. Cover until bacon is fully cooked. Add caramelized onions to sprouts and stir to combine.
Plate the sprouts and sprinkle with 1/2 tbsp of parmesan romano blend per serving.
You know you want some.
Nutritional Information per serving: Calories 174 Total Fat 10g Sat Fat 2g Poly Fat 1g Mono Fat 5g Cholesterol 8mg Sodium 115mg Potassium 608mg Total Carbs 17g Fiber 6g Sugars 3g Protein 7g Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 195% Calcium 10% Iron 9%
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They do look VERY yummy. I'll have to admit, I have yet to try them but if I can master your technique, I'm ready to give them a go. You're awesome!
ReplyDeleteI definitely want some. This is definitely going to be tried by me, cause when I went to the grocery store last week, I bought a bag of frozen Brussels sprouts and some fresh ones. Now I know how to fix 'em. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteThose carmelized onions are going to come in handy as a new condiment/topping at my house I'm thinking. Appreciate you sharing your cooking methods and recipes! Can't wait to fix those sprouts!
I've got to admit that they look yummy, although I'm concerned about the cooking time the sprouts go through. I like mine just steamed for about 10 minutes, but I definitely like the caramelized onions and bacon idea. So I'll try them, and if the sprouts are too cooked for me, I'll adapt it. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteLet me know how you like them ladies. These turned out sooo good!
ReplyDeleteCheri- Cook time is appropriate for nice big sprouts. Wimpy one will obviously require less cook time. These were slightly soft with a crunch for good measure.
I've never been able to gag them down. Will give them one more try with this recipe. It sounds good!
ReplyDeleteThose are purty! But I don't like bacon (I know, I know).
ReplyDeleteLove me some brussels sprouts, though! Never even tried them until I was about 25...I was missing out for so long! My mom was not a fan, unfortunately for me.
So trying those!!! They look DELISH!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big bacon person - or onions. But I like them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and roasted in the oven. Or, on the grill - which is how I've been making them lately!
ReplyDeleteYum, I think even I might like brussel sprouts fixed this way! Anything's better with bacon and onions, right? Thanks, might give this one a try tonight!
ReplyDeleteSorry, Maren. No can do the sprouts. I tried one earlier this year and I still haven't gotten over it. :)
ReplyDeleteBut I'm glad YOU like them, because they're super good for you!
And that would be 'MRS', not Maren. Sheesh....
ReplyDeleteNow I wonder if something's wrong with Maren. Why did my subconscious type her name?
OK - you've tempted me... I don't think I've EVER had them before because I think they will be nasty...
ReplyDeleteYour version looks great though!
Oh my god that picture looks so great, you really captured the food! I can almost smell it, I can almost taste it! And I can guarantee you that I am going to try this!!
ReplyDeleteYES! YES! I love Brussels sprouts! I always thought I hated them, but that's because my mom would boil them (yes, boil!) until they turned grayish and mushy. Oh man, they were so gross. But when you roast them or saute them, they are completely different. I always tell people who think they hate them to try them that way.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is gorgeous, BTW. You should submit it to FoodGawker, if you haven't already!
Haven't had Brussels sprouts since childhood. Will try this recipe soon.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see so many people willing to try them or like them already! Preparation makes all the difference!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at brussels!!! I love your recipe :)
ReplyDeleteOhkeeka- Trust me, I tried. They turned me down not once but twice. PFFFT! Nothing builds a gals confidence more than rejection. :)
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