Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon pairs caramelized sprouts with crisp bacon and a glossy butter-balsamic glaze. The balance of smoky, tangy, and lightly sweet notes makes this side dish stand out alongside roasted meats or weeknight chicken. It’s a comforting, richly flavored vegetable dish that suits holidays and casual dinners alike.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until just crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Move it to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping the bacon grease in the skillet.
- 2
Set the Brussels sprouts in the skillet cut-side down. Raise the heat to medium-high and sauté in the bacon grease until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour in the chicken stock and cover the skillet with a lid; simmer until the Brussels sprouts are bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Take off the lid and continue simmering until the liquid evaporates and the sprouts reach the desired tenderness, 3 to 5 more minutes.
- 5
Take the skillet off the heat. Add the bacon, butter, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; stir until the butter melts.
- Calories 228.26 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 16.79 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 10.79 g 4%
- Total Fat 13.82 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.11 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.95 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 594.13 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 4.36 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 3.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 427.2 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 35.15 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 96.62 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.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pan Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Brussels Sprout, Butter, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 228.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Brussels Sprout, Butter, Chicken Stock, Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon healthy?
- Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 228.26 calories and 16.79 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 594.13 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.11 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, 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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