My Aunt and Uncle introduced Jacob and I to brussels sprouts a few years back and ever since then it’s been a favorite veggie of ours. Brussels sprouts are part of the Brassica family, along with broccoli and cabbage. They provide a superior amount of vitamin K and C, and make a great addition to any high energy meal.
My preparation no where compares to how delicious their brussels sprouts are. They just have the magic touch, but I think I’ve come up with a tasty and quick dish that would even work great along a Thanksgiving meal.
I incorporated pomegranates into this dish for a touch of sweetness. If you aren’t sure how to open and de-seed a pomegranate easily, check out my how-to.
Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate and Bacon
makes 3-4 side dish servings
Ingredients
- 5-6 cups brussels sprouts (about 1.5 lb), cleaned and quartered
- 2 slices bacon (either maple or pepper works well), cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 1/4 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
- 1/8-1/4 tsp sea salt and pepper depending on preference
Directions
1. Begin by cooking the bacon over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
2. Once the bacon is almost all browned add the brussels sprouts. Cook and stir at least once a minute. When most of the brussels sprouts have browned a little bit and are softened (about 5-7 minutes), pour in to pomegranates and pecans. Add salt and pepper then as well.
3. Cook the entire mixture for another 2-3 minutes. Taste a brussels sprout to make sure it is done, then plate up.
I served this side along with Cranberry Pulled Pork in Sweet Squash Boats. It was like eating an early Thanksgiving and that was a-okay with me.
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Great recipe Heather! I love brussels! They are so healthy and cute looking. I love pomegranate too. It gives the dish a wonderful taste.
This looks delish and healthy!
oh girl- this is just gorgeous. Josh and I are brussel fanatics. And I love how you incorporated the sweet element into the dish. Although I don’t do bacon, I want to try this sans the bacon. FABULOUS! Hope you have a really nice weekend!!
Mmm I’ve been trying to think of some good Thanksgiving side dishes I can make. I think I may try that one with either veggie bacon or no bacon. I LOVE brussel sprouts!!
Ok, every time I see a dish made with brussel sprouts it looks SO good..but then I taste it and I don’t like it! Why don’t I like brussel sprouts? It’s like the only veggie I don’t!
Erin, sometimes brussel sprouts can give off a bitter taste if cooked too long… maybe that’s what happens when you try them?
now there’s a new way to use pomegrante. Perfect!! The hubs likes brussel sprouts and pomegrante. I can’t go wrong now!
I have been looking for new ways to incorporate pomegranates into dishes, this is so creative. I love this.
I’m putting this dish on my Thanksgiving menu!
These sprouts look awesome. Love the pecans and pomegranate seeds….must try for the holidays or any day! xo
That combo sounds amazing!!! I would never have thought to combine brussels and pom.
I bet the brussel’s sprouts went so well with the pork in the squash boats! YUM! And the sweet with the salty and the bite from the sprouts sounds awesome!! I love all the pomegranate recipes around the blogosphere..I just bought another one today!
I made this tonight and it was really good. This is the first time I’ve made Brussels sprouts and liked them. I think the bacon is the key!