Hearty Honey Garlic Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Skillet
A quick and flavorful skillet meal featuring tender Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, and a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 ounces bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in the skillet.
- Add Brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the sauce over the Brussels sprouts in the skillet.
- Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet.
- Toss everything together to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can roast the Brussels sprouts separately before adding them to the skillet.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like onions or bell peppers.
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 800-1000mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13-16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-35g
- Fiber: Approximately 6-8g
- Protein: Approximately 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 60-70mg