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Brussels Sprouts with Peaches and Bacon

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

DESCRIPTION

Learn how to add sweetness to Brussels Sprouts with the addition of peaches and maple syrup. If peaches aren’t in season, you can use 2 cups of chopped frozen peaches (defrosted) or 2 cups of drained and roughly chopped canned peaches.


Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 peaches*, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large sauté pan set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from heat. Transfer bacon to a plate and discard all but one tablespoon of the fat.
  2. Put pan with bacon fat over medium-high heat. Add the onion, Brussels sprouts, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Cook stirring occasionally until sprouts are browning and becoming tender, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the bacon.
  3. To the browned sprouts add the peaches, bacon, and maple syrup. Stir continuously until peaches are heated through, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Add the lemon juice, a pinch or two of salt and of pepper. Stir gently.

Notes

*Note: If peaches aren’t in season, you can use 2 cups of chopped frozen peaches (defrosted) or 2 cups of drained and roughly chopped canned peaches.