Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
The Vegetable Bible
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14 ounces Brussels sprouts 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon diced cooked bacon 1 tablespoon diced finely chopped shallots pinch of salt pinch of white pepper pinch of nutmeg Directions: Trim the Brussels sprouts and cut an "X" in the base of each. Cook in boiling salted water until tender. Sauté 1 tablespoon each of diced bacon and finely chopped shallots in the butter. Drain the Brussels sprouts, add to the pan, and toss in the butter. Season with a pinch of salt, white pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Serves 3. |