Brussels Sprouts With Bacon & Apricots

Name: Brussels Sprouts With Bacon & Apricots
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 2 lbs. (1 kg) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut into quarters lengthwise; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 3 tbsp (45 mL) packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp (30 mL) Herbs de Provence Seasoning Mix; ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt; ½ cup (125 mL) dried apricots, coarsely chopped

Prep 12 min

Cook 16 min

Ready in 28 min

Who says Brussels sprouts have to be boring? Pair them with salty bacon and sweet dried apricots for a side dish that will have everyone saying, “Pass the sprouts!”

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced
2 lbs. (1 kg) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut into quarters lengthwise
1 large shallot, finely chopped
3 tbsp (45 mL) packed brown sugar
2 tbsp (30 mL) Herbs de Provence Seasoning Mix
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
½ cup (125 mL) dried apricots, coarsely chopped

Directions

Cook the bacon over medium heat in a 5-qt. (4.7-L) Brilliance Nonstick Saute Pan for 5–7 minutes, or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add the Brussels sprouts, shallot, brown sugar, seasoning mix, and salt; stir to coat. Saute for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the apricots and cook until they soften slightly, 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with bacon before serving.

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 80, Total Fat 1.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 9 g (includes 3 g added sugars), Protein 4 g

Cook's Tips:

Fa-la-la Fruit: Can’t find dried apricots? Dried cranberries can add festive color instead.

Fakin’ Bacon: Try pancetta or turkey bacon—or skip the bacon, if you’d like.

Swap the Sweet: Skip the brown sugar in step 2, and drizzle a balsamic glaze over the dish just before serving.

So Long Shallots: A small yellow onion is a good replacement if you can’t find a shallot. Shallots have a delicate, sweet flavor and are slightly sharp, while onions give a more intense heat