Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions & Bacon

When I decided to try brussels sprouts a few months ago, I had no idea they would become a regular character in our cart.  I think if you'd told the sprout phobic Mr (because of improper prep as a kid) that he'd not only eat them but like them as well, he would've laughed in your face.  I love these babies and I thought I'd share my favorite way to eat them.

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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