This alternative to boring ol’ boiled brussels is brought to your by Aaron McCargo of the Food Network. This works nicely as an accompaniment to your christmas dinner or other meat dishes.
Brussels really are little power houses of nutrients along with being very high in fibre which aids your digestion helping avoid constipation. Packed with vitamins C, E, and A which are great antioxidants plus vitamin K that can help ease cellular inflammation good news for us active people.
So what are you waiting for go get your helping of tasty fart creators!
Its really easy to prep takes about 30 minutes and serves 4-6 people.
Get set:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
30g diced pancetta
450g peeled Brussels sprouts, quartered
1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Go:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add pancetta and cook until slightly crispy, (3 – 4 minutes).
Stir in the brussels sprouts and toss with the oil and pancetta to coat evenly.
Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake in the oven until nicely caramelised, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.