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Garlic Parmesan Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon

A mound of Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts mixed with crispy bacon pieces served on a white plate.
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Make this quick and flavorful side dish using shredded Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, garlic, and a touch of Parmesan cheese. It is a simple, weeknight vegetable side ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, finely shredded
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat, if needed, to make about 1 tablespoon of fat total. Increase the heat to medium-high.
  3. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts to the hot skillet. Sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to brown and become crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary for best results.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the sprouts and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the water or broth. Cover the skillet and let the sprouts steam for 2 minutes to finish cooking through.
  6. Remove the lid. Cook until any remaining liquid evaporates.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  8. Toss the reserved crispy bacon bits back into the sprouts before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy Brussels sprouts, cook them slightly longer in step 3 before adding the liquid.
  • You can substitute pancetta for bacon if you prefer a different flavor profile.
  • This recipe works well as a simple Brussels sprout stir fry if you add a dash of soy sauce in the final minute of cooking.

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