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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon

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Brussels sprouts just may become your favorite part of the meal with this savory side dish from "Basic to Brilliant, Y'all," by Virginia Willis.
  • Yield Serves 4 to 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into lardons
  • 1 onion, preferably Vidalia, chopped
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • Leaves from 2 sprigs thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Decrease heat and add onion; cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add apple and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until apple is golden brown, about 3 minutes.

  3. Add brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed serving platter and serve immediately.

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