MAPLE BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

MAPLE BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

BY Carolyn Ketchum

INGREDIENTS:

6 slices bacon, chopped
1/3 cup Swerve Granular
1 tbsp water
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp maple extract
1 lb Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, and cut in half
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Servings: 4

Calories: 250

Total Fat: 19g

Cholesterol: 30mg

Sodium: 860mg

Total Carbs: 27g

Dietary Fiber: 5g

Sugar: 3g

Protein: 9g

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate and reserve 2 tbsp of the grease in the pan.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine Swerve and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook until mixture darkens to amber, about 5 to 7 minutes, watching carefully so that it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar and maple extract.

Step 3

Bring pan with reserved bacon grease back to medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until bright green, tender, and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in bacon bits and maple mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.