Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Pancetta
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 218kcal
With a total of five ingredients, Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Pancetta is certainly a budget-friendly, quick and easy side for your holiday dinner! This side has it all - a slight sweetness with lots of savoury flavour, saltiness, a deliciously prepared sprout, and crunchy nuts too. If you think you don't like brussels sprouts, you might not have had them prepared like this!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, outer leaves removed, and cut in half lengthwise
- 125 grams pancetta, diced
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Fill a sauce pan half full of water. Salt the water generously and bring to a full boil.
- Once boiling, add the prepared brussels sprouts and cook for 3-5 minutes depending on how large your sprouts are. You want the sprouts to be cooked through, but not mushy.
- Drain the sprouts well and set aside.
- Add the pancetta to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often until it has rendered the fat and has become browned and crispy.
- Once the pancetta is cooked, add the drained sprouts, toasted walnuts, and maple syrup to the skillet. Toss well to combine.
- Taste for seasoning. Plate, garnish, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg