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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts is a great side dish to go with roasts, Sunday lunch or festive gatherings. This super simple recipe can feed a small army and best of all it's delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 kg Brussels sprouts, loose outer leaves removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200 g bacon, thick slices, diced
- 150 g walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- sea salt, to season
- black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Trim the bases off the Brussels sprouts and cut in half lengthways (ensuring the cut goes through the centre of the base).
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the sprouts and blanch for 3 minutes then transfer to a colander to drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the bacon for a few minutes, until golden and starting to crisp. Add the sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the sprouts start to colour.
- Add the walnuts, lemon zest and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve immediately from the pan or in a warmed serving dish.
