Pan Fried Sprouts with Leek and Bacon
Quick, easy and utterly delicious this Pan Fried Sprouts with Leek and Bacon recipe is hands down my favourite Brussels Sprouts recipe of all time (though there are some close contenders!)
Servings 4 people
Calories 194kcal
Ingredients
- 30 g butter
- 180 g leeks sliced thinly (4mm ish)
- 180 g sprouts sliced thinly (4mm ish)
- 90 g bacon diced (or use ready prepared lardons)
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter over a low heat. When the butter is melted add in the sliced leeks and sprouts. Stir to coat on melted butter then put a lid on and cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, fry the bacon / lardons in a separate pan for 5 minutes over a medium-high heat, stirring until golden brown.
- When the leeks and sprouts are done, toss them in with the lardons and mix together to get the vegetables coated in the bacon juice. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve.
- Serve as part of a roast dinner or just with a big pile of mashed potatoes for a quick and tasty supper.
Notes
Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1275IU | Vitamin C: 43.6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.7mg