Brussels sprouts are a great source of Antioxidants, Vitamin K, fiber and ALA, a healthy Omega 3 fatty acid. This flavorful low carb vegetable is a great side dish loaded with nutrients.
Serves 2
Prep and Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Lb brussels sprouts
- Lard or bacon grease from properly raised pigs
- bacon or pork belly chopped into bite-sized pieces
- sea salt and pepper
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- balsamic vinegar to drizzle on top
Directions
1. Cut fresh brussels sprouts in half.
2. Place in a deep fryer with lard. Add pork belly or bacon pieces. Note: If you don’t have a deep fryer, sauté brussels sprouts and pork belly pieces in a skillet using lard, bacon grease, or coconut oil.
3. Deep fry brussels sprouts with bacon pieces 2 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Remove from the deep fryer and toss in a bowl with salt, pepper, and garlic. Then drizzle with balsamic reduction to taste.
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings 2.0 | |
Amount Per Serving | |
calories 62 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 2 g | 4 % |
Saturated Fat 1 g | 5 % |
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
Trans Fat 0 g | |
Cholesterol 2 mg | 1 % |
Sodium 19 mg | 1 % |
Potassium 186 mg | 5 % |
Total Carbohydrate9 g | 3 % |
Dietary Fiber 2 g | 7 % |
Sugars 4 g | |
Protein 2 g | 3 % |
Vitamin A | 7 % |
Vitamin C | 64 % |
Calcium | 9 % |
Iron | 4 % |
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. |