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debbie's brussel sprouts.

Recipe by
Deborah Lanigan
Burnaby, BC

I adapted this recipe from a spinach dish I had in a restaurant. It works just as well with spinach and other greens, as well as other cruciferous veg like broccoli or cauliflower

yield 8 -10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For debbie's brussel sprouts.

  • 100 g
    pancetta, fine diced
  • 15 ml
    evoo
  • 1
    onion, diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 125 ml
    white wine
  • 1 kg
    brussel sprouts, (fresh or frozen)

How To Make debbie's brussel sprouts.

  • 1
    Blanch Sprouts in boiling salted water for 5 minutes and Cool (this step can be omitted if using frozen sprouts)
  • 2
    Sautee bacon in olive oil until most of the fat has been rendered out
  • 3
    Add onion and garlic and continue cooking until onion is transparent
  • 4
    Add wine and bring to boil. DO NOY USE COOKING WINE. the dish will be way too salty.
  • 5
    Reduce heat to simmer, add sprouts, cover and let cook until desired degree of tenderness
  • 6
    season (S+P) to taste.
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