Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Almonds & Cranberries

Introduction

Tender Brussels sprouts tossed with crisp bacon, toasted almonds, sweet dried cranberries, and shaved Parmesan, all brought together by a light citrusy dressing.

We try to include at least a couple of vegetable side dishes with dinner most nights. When I return from the market with something other than mixed greens, it always earns appreciative smiles — a gentle sign that we may be eating salad a bit too often.

With autumn here, I’m sharing a simple Brussels sprouts recipe that highlights bacon’s return to the kitchen. The combination of salty bacon, crunchy almonds, and tart-sweet cranberries is a lovely balance of flavors and textures.

This side pairs beautifully with roasted chicken but also works well chilled as a substantial salad for lunch.

Brussels Sprouts with Almond, Bacon and Cranberries

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Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
5 minutes

Total Time:
15 minutes

Servings:
4

Author:
Giangi Townsend

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Ingredients

2 slices bacon cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 lb Brussels sprouts about 1 pound, very thinly sliced
2 tbsps dried cranberries 2 tablespoons
0.25 cup almonds 1/4 cup, chopped
2 tbsps Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons, shaved
0.5 lime juice of 1/2 lime
1 tbsp olive oil 1 tablespoon

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the sliced Brussels sprouts for 1–2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, then drain well.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crisp. Add the dried cranberries and chopped almonds, toss to combine, and cook for about 1 more minute to warm the nuts and berries.
Add the drained Brussels sprouts to the skillet and stir for about a minute, just until they are warmed through and well coated with bacon, almonds, and cranberries.
Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil and the squeezed lime juice, toss to combine, and finish with the shaved Parmesan on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Giangi’s Kitchen provides nutritional information as estimates and not as professional dietary calculations.

Course: Sides
Cuisine: French
Type: Under 45 minutes

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