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Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Parmesan

This Brussels sprouts with pancetta and parmesan side dish is incredibly delicious and super easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 203kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 oz pancetta cubed
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts shaved
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ small lemon juiced, about 1 tablespoon
  • 1 pinch salt more or less to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper more or less to taste
  • cup freshly grated Parmesan more or less to taste

Instructions

  • Shave Brussels sprouts by cutting them into thin slices. Once cut, go thru them roughly with fingers to separate the pieces.
    Picture of brussel sprouts being chopped with a knife.
  • Add pancetta to non stick skillet, and cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until cooked thru and crispy.
    Picture of skillet with pancetta being cooked.
  • Remove pancetta from skillet with slotted spoon, leaving fat from pancetta in skillet. Place in bowl and set aside.
    Picture of pancetta in a little bowl.
  • Add shaved Brussels sprouts, salt and black pepper to warm skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes stirring often. Keep close eye on them as they can burn quickly if heat is too high.
    Picture of brussels sprouts in skillet being cooked.
  • Add minced garlic and cooked pancetta to Brussels spouts and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and fresh grated parmesan. Stir one more time, then remove from heat. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Buy pre-shaved Brussels sprouts to save up time. 
  • You don't need to add too much salt, as pancetta and parmesan are both salty. Taste finished dish and adjust if needed. 
 
*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg