Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts
Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts bring together smoky bacon, buttery sprouts, and toasty pine nuts for a rich, nutty bite with gentle onion brightness. It’s a comforting, flavorful side that shines on holiday tables or alongside weeknight roasts, offering a satisfying mix of crunch and tenderness in every forkful.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain, keeping 2 tablespoons of the grease in the skillet; crumble the bacon and set aside.
- 2
Melt the butter with the reserved bacon grease in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, until browned.
- 3
Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and the green onions; season with seasoning salt and ground black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the sprouts are wilted and tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the crumbled bacon and toss to combine. Serve hot.
- Calories 284.11 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 16.09 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 11.25 g 4%
- Total Fat 21.28 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 6.77 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.0 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 230.69 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 4.91 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 2.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.96 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 508.66 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 35.28 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 96.49 mg Good Source 107%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, and Butter. Each serving provides about 284.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, Butter, Green Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts healthy?
- Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 284.11 calories and 16.09 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 230.69 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.77 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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