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Bacon and Cashew Brussel Sprouts
Bacon and Cashew Brussel Sprouts - a side dish that's sure to outshine the main. This recipe will get 'em eating their sprouts!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 to 8 servings
Author Barry C. Parsons
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2
pounds
of fresh brussel sprouts with the ends trimmed and cut in half
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8
slices
smoked bacon
, cut in small pieces
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¼
cup
salted butter
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4
cloves
minced garlic
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1
cup
toasted cashews
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juice of ½ lemon
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1
tsp
cracked black pepper
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Boil the sprouts in salted water for 5 minutes before dropping them directly into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking action.
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In a large saute pan cook the bacon until crisp.
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Drain all the bacon fat away and add the butter and garlic. Cook only to soften the garlic, do not brown it.
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Toss the sprouts back into the pan with the garlic butter, bacon and add the cashews, lemon juice and pepper.
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Toss together over high heat for only a minute or two until the sprouts are warmed through. Serve immediately.