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Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon takes several minutes to prepare.

Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon takes several minutes to cook.

Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are:

Bacon, 1/2 medium slice, cooked
Brussels sprouts, about 10
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 1/2 tbs
Balsamic Vinegar, 1/8 cup
Butter, unsalted, 2 tbsp
Pepper, black, fresh ground
Salt, kosher

Here is how you make Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon:

1. In a heavy 10-inch straight-sided saut? pan set over medium-low heat, slowly cook the bacon until golden & crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.2. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the fat behind. You should have about 1 Tbs. of fat in the pan; if not, add 1/2 Tbs. oil. 3. Have ready 1/2 c. water. Put the pan over med-high heat & arrange the sprouts cut side down in a single layer. Cook undisturbed until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes. 4. After browning, add the water to the pan, cover & simmer until sprouts are tender when poked with a fork, about 3 min. (Add more water, if nec., 1/4 cup at a time.) With a slotted spoon, transfer the sprouts to a plate.5. Return the pan to med-high heat & let any water boil off. 6. Add the balsamic vinegar & a few grinds of pepper. Boil the vinegar until it?s reduced to about 2 Tbs. & looks lightly syrupy, about 2 minutes. 7. Reduce the heat to low, add the butter, & stir until melted. 8. Return the sprouts & bacon to the pan & shake the pan to evenly coat the sprouts with the sauce. Season to taste with salt & more pepper; serve.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DSFRENCHIE.

The nutritional information for Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 152.9

• Total Fat: 10.1 g
• Cholesterol: 16.9 mg
• Sodium: 296.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 9.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
• Protein: 5.6 g