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Quick Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Lemon

A mound of vibrant Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts mixed with crispy bacon bits served on a white plate.
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Make tender-crisp shredded Brussels sprouts fast. This easy sautéed vegetable recipe uses bacon for flavor and lemon for brightness, perfect for a weeknight side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brussels sprouts: Remove any loose or damaged outer leaves. Trim the ends. Use a sharp knife or a food processor with a shredding disc to shred the sprouts finely.
  2. Cook the bacon: Place the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Sauté the aromatics: Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Cook the sprouts: Add the shredded Brussels sprouts to the hot skillet. Spread them in a single layer as much as possible. Sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are tender-crisp.
  5. Finish the dish: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately: Transfer the sautéed shredded Brussels sprouts to a serving dish. Top with the reserved crispy bacon pieces.

Notes

  • If you do not use bacon, use 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter for sautéing.
  • For a low carb sautéed vegetable side, skip any added sweeteners.
  • To shred sprouts quickly, trim the ends, cut them in half lengthwise, and then slice thinly across the cut side.

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