These Healthy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are low calorie and easy to make! Plus they are packed with protein for a healthy side dish.
I used real bacon in this recipe, of course you can swap it out for turkey bacon. But I figured 2 slices divided between 4 people is reasonable. Plus real bacon really makes this Low Calorie Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon recipe amazing!
It’s hard to turn your nose up to veggies when they have been cooked in bacon drippings (don’t worry just enough to omit the olive oil). What you’re left with is bacon infused Brussels sprouts and crispy bacon bites in a low calorie dish.
This Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is just 124 calories for 1 cup!
Healthy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
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Ingredients for Low Calorie Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Cooking bacon and Brussel sprouts together is classic and delicious. In this recipe for Brussel sprouts with bacon I’ve cut the calories without sacrificing the flavor or texture.
I cut the amount of bacon in this stovetop Brussel sprouts down to just 2 slices. This will allow us to have all the wonderful bacon flavor, but it also helps us cut 100’s of calories.
The ingredients are simple, and they should be. The classic flavor of sautéed Brussel sprouts with bacon don’t need anything fancy to be amazing!
Shopping List for Skinny Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon:
- Bacon
- Brussels sprouts
- Onion
- Pepper
How to Make Low Calorie Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Instead of cooking both the bacon and Brussels sprouts together, I cook them separately. This way I can control how much bacon grease ends up in the dish once it’s served.
How to Make Low Calorie Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon:
- In a large pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until desired crispness.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but 1/2 tablespoon of the fat from the pan.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and onion to the pan over medium heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, mixing once or twice.
- Uncover the lid, mix and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are browned and the Brussels sprouts tender.
- Crumble the cooked bacon over the top, and serve hot.
Healthy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
This recipe for pan roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon is just 124 calories per cup! Plus this sautéed Brussel sprouts bacon recipe is packed with protein and is easy to make.
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Low Calorie Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bacon
- 30 brussels sprouts halved with outer leaves removed
- 1 onion diced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until desired crispness.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but 1/2 tablespoon of the fat from the pan.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and onion to the pan over medium heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, mixing once or twice.
- Uncover the lid, mix and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are browned and the Brussels sprouts tender.
- Crumble the cooked bacon over the top, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
The nutrition and calories below are based off 1 serving (about 1 cup) of the healthy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon below.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published March 21, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 13, 2023 by Audrey Johns
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