Shredded Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts

Quickly fry shredded sprouts with crispy bacon, chestnuts, and lemon juice, topped with optional crunchy golden-brown breadcrumbs.

Quick Side Dish Bacon Christmas Brussels Sprouts

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

455.2

kcal / serving

1820.6 kcal total

Carbs

32.1g

per serving

128.5 g total

Fat

30.5g

per serving

122.1 g total

Protein

14.6g

per serving

58.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

large knob, optional alternative to olive oil

Fruits

piece

Lemon Juice

juice only

piece

Lemon Zest

zest only, optional

GrainsCereals

100

Breadcrumbs

fresh, optional

Meat

200

Bacon

lardons or sliced streaky bacon

NutsSeeds

180

Chestnuts

ready-to-eat, roughly chopped

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Vegetables

500

Brussels Sprouts

fresh, shredded in a food processor

Method

Heat 15ml of oil in a frying pan and fry the bacon until crisp.

Stir in the chestnuts and transfer the mixture to a container to cool.

Shred the trimmed sprouts using a food processor attachment.

Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and fry the bacon and chestnut mixture for 2 minutes.

Add the sprouts and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes.

Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

Fry breadcrumbs with lemon zest in butter for 3 minutes until golden.

Stir the breadcrumbs into the sprouts and serve immediately.