Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Onions and Walnuts
These brussels sprouts will likely become a go-to side dish in your rotation! They're perfectly delicious and easy to make. Plus they have such a great flavor combination!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 18 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 oz. (4 slices) bacon, (chopped)
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, (halved)
- 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 Tbsp butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 - 8 minutes.
- 2
Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, while leaving rendered bacon drippings in pan (it helps to press bacon against sides of pan to really drain it off), there should 2 Tbsp (add more butter if not).
- 3
Melt butter along with bacon drippings, then add brussels sprouts and onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes, while adding in a few tablespoons of water near the end to prevent them from burning if needed.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add in walnuts, honey and dijon mustard and toss to evenly coat.
- 5
Cook and toss, 30 seconds. Toss in bacon. Serve warm.
- 6
Recipe source: inspired by Food Network