EASY “ROASTED” BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

SERVES 4

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

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Make sure the Brussels sprouts are cooked through and tender before broiling.

2

slices bacon, sliced into ¼-inch pieces

1

pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

Salt and pepper

1. Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Microwave bacon in large bowl, uncovered, until rendered, about 3 minutes. Stir in Brussels sprouts, cover, and continue to microwave until largest sprout is just tender, about 4 minutes.

2. Transfer mixture to rimmed baking sheet and broil, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and sprouts are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

VARIATIONS

EASY “ROASTED” BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH THYME AND GARLIC

Stir 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme and 4 cloves minced garlic into rendered bacon before stirring in sprouts.

EASY “ROASTED” BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PINE NUTS, PARMESAN, AND LEMON

Omit bacon. Toss sprouts with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; microwave as directed for 4 minutes before broiling. Sprinkle with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese before serving.