Recipe: Yummy Bacon Citrus Brussels Sprouts

Bacon Citrus Brussels Sprouts. If you haven't heard of the Instant Pot, you're living under a rock! Pick up your favorite new piece of kitchen equipment and a copy of food blogger Michelle Fagone's handy book and start instant-cooking everything! These citrus bacon Brussels sprouts will be done in no time.

Hi hi, just a super quick drop in today! This salad is a bit outside of my usual style in that it has a both a faux bacon AND a faux cheesy component. I know, what is even happening right now?! You can have Bacon Citrus Brussels Sprouts using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Bacon Citrus Brussels Sprouts

1. It's of Brussels sprouts, halved.
2. It's of Bacon slices.
3. You need of Tbsp's olive oil.
4. You need of Tbsp's Italian seasoning.
5. It's of Tbsp's thyme.
6. Prepare of Tbsp's dried parsley.
7. Prepare of red pepper flakes.

These Brussels sprouts are guaranteed to be a HUGE hit, even for those who think they don't like Brussels sprouts! This recipe is super easy and fast! By :I Love my Instant Pot by Michelle Fagone. Although a great source of vitamins C and K, Brussels sprouts are usually a love 'em or leave 'em vegetable.

Bacon Citrus Brussels Sprouts step by step

1. Put sprouts in Ziploc baggie. Drizzle the olive oil over, close and toss to coat..
2. In cold pan, cook bacon till 2-3 Tbsp's bacon fat renders. Place bacon on paper towels to drain..
3. Place coated Brussels sprouts in same pan as bacon fat. Stir in seasonings and a splash of Apple cider vinegar. Add squeezed juice from one orange..
4. Cook till sprouts are fork tender. Squeeze additional juice of orange over sprouts and serve..

But this recipe will make giving this vegetable one more chance worth your while. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss. Brussels sprouts made with citrus and roasted makes a great side dish for the holidays. Very easy to make and delicious too! I used to make them with bacon and that's a big hit also but this recipe has a citrus flavor and I think it goes better at the holidays, especially with my stuffing with dried cranberries!