balsamic bacon brussel sprouts

This is a tasty side dish that can
be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Serves 4

Serving Size: 1 cup

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• 1 pound Brussel  sprouts, halved
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 medium lemon, juiced

Place brussel sprouts in a bowl. Add a splash of water, cover with a fresh
paper towel and microwave 2-3 minutes. Or you may boil in salted water
for about 2 minutes.

Place a large, nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add bacon and saute
until brown and a bit crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon
of the bacon drippings. If the pan looks too dry, add a splash of water
before scraping up your bacon bits.

Add brussell sprouts to pan. and saute about 5 minutes, or until they
are golden on the outside.

Add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons 
water to the pan. Saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to heat
and top with lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information: 
Per Serving: Calories 136,  Total Fat 5 g,  Sodium 316mg, 
Carbohydrate 16gm,  Fiber 5g, Protein 5g