(Gluten-free, Paleo, Dairy-free) These are so dreamy good and loaded with fiber. Their fabulous flavors come from the sprouts being sautéed with bacon, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. Once sautéed, balsamic vinegar is added. Each generous, 1 cup serving has 128 calories and 4 grams of fat. Makes a wonderful side dish to chicken, turkey, fish, beef, or pork. If you didn’t like Brussels sprouts before, you will now!
Helpful Tips About this Recipe
Makes 5 cups total. Each serving 1 cup
Food Facts
Brussels sprouts belong to the cancer-fighting cruciferous family. They were developed near their namesake city of Brussels, Belgium. They grow in rows of sprouts on a long, thick stock.
Healthy Benefits
Brussels sprouts contain good amounts of vitamin A, C, folic acid, and fiber.
Shopping Tips
Choose Brussels sprouts that are firm, compact, and have bright green buds. The smaller the sprouts the more tender they will be. I found them at Trader Joe’s in a one-pound bag in the produce section. One pound is equal to 5 cups of whole Brussels sprouts.
There are so many healthier bacon choices sold in most supermarkets. Look for one such as Oscar Mayer, no nitrates, uncured bacon. In addition, I like Applegate Farms Natural Sunday Bacon. It’s low in fat and calories, uncured, and contains no nitrites! Many supermarkets carry this brand. I bought it at Vons/Safeway and Whole Foods. Here’s the link to their website: http://www.applegate.com/products/natural-sunday-bacon
WW FreeStyle Points 3-Blue
WW SmartPoints 3-Green
Food Facts
Brussels sprouts belong to the cancer-fighting cruciferous family. They were developed near their namesake city of Brussels, Belgium. They grow in rows of sprouts on a long, thick stock.
Healthy Benefits
Brussels sprouts contain good amounts of vitamin A, C, folic acid, and fiber.
Shopping Tips
Choose Brussels sprouts that are firm, compact, and have bright green buds. The smaller the sprouts the more tender they will be. I found them at Trader Joe’s in a one-pound bag in the produce section. One pound is equal to 5 cups of whole Brussels sprouts.
There are so many healthier bacon choices sold in most supermarkets. Look for one such as Oscar Mayer, no nitrates, uncured bacon. In addition, I like Applegate Farms Natural Sunday Bacon. It’s low in fat and calories, uncured, and contains no nitrites! Many supermarkets carry this brand. I bought it at Vons/Safeway and Whole Foods. Here’s the link to their website: http://www.applegate.com/products/natural-sunday-bacon
WW FreeStyle Points 3-Blue
WW SmartPoints 3-Green
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 cup serving 128 calories, 4g fat, 1g sat. fat, 3mg chol, 7g protein, 20g carbs, 5g fiber, 106mg sod, 10g sugar |
