Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta Recipe

Elevate your Brussels sprouts game with this incredibly flavorful recipe! Perfectly crispy Brussels sprouts are tossed with salty pancetta and fragrant garlic, creating a side dish that's both comforting and sophisticated. Inspired by Everyday Italian, this recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 117.9 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta

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How to Make Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or quartered if large), and blanch for 4 minutes. Drain immediately and set aside.
  2. While the sprouts blanch, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 4 ounces pancetta, diced, to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the pancetta from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  4. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden.
  5. Add the blanched Brussels sprouts to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the cooked pancetta. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option) to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid is slightly reduced and coats the sprouts.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy! Optional: Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

5g

Carbs

3g