Crisp and Light Brussel Sprouts

By dymnyno, posted 10 months ago

I was a life long hater of brussel sprouts...they were always drenched in oil, butter or even (ugh) chicken fat. I found it hard to believe that these little gas bombs were suppose to be good for you! Then one day I decided to make them according to my rules. Quik...a minimum of ingredients and a sparkle to the flavor.

Serves 4

• 1 pound brussel sprouts
• 2 green onions, chopped to the green part about an inch.
• 3 tbs olive oil
• 2 strips maple smoked bacon cut into tiny pieces
• 1/2 lemon
• grated parmesan cheese

1. Using a mandaline or benringer hold the brussel sprout by the root end and grate it. (careful of the fingers)
2. Slice the green onions into little rounds up about 1 inch of green
3. Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet.
4. Add the brussel sprouts and onions and cook , swirling them around and flipping them for about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add the bacon bits which have been cooked very crisp and drained on a paper towl to the brussel sprouts and onions.
6. Squeeze lemon juice on the mixture. Flip (or use a spatula) once. and slide onto a clean plate.
7. Dust a little grated parmesan on the mixture. (Just a little...we want this dish to be light!)
8. Enjoy.