Brussels Sprouts with Almond, Bacon and Cranberries

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings: 4

Author: Giangi Townsend

Ingredients

2 slices bacon 2 slices, cut into 1/4 thick of bacon
1 lb Brussels sprouts 1 pound very thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
2 tbsps dried cranberries 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
0.25 cup almond 1/4 cup chopped almond
2 tbsps parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons shaved parmesan cheese
0.5 lime 1/2 squeezed lime
1 tbsp olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the Brussels sprouts for a couple of minutes. Drains, rinse under cold water. Place the Brussels sprouts back in the pot with cold water and ice cubes to stop the cooking.
In a medium skillet place the bacon and cook over medium heat until crisp. Add the cranberries and the chopped almonds. Mix well and cook for another 1 minute.
Add the Brussels sprouts to the bacon and cook while stirring for another minute or until warm.
Place in a serving dish and add the olive oil, lemon juice, stir well and place the shave parmesan cheese over it.

Nutrition

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.