Brussels sprouts, bacon and almonds

Tamara West

Serve this brussels sprouts dish with roast chicken and gravy and hopefully you’ll convert some still-mistrustful people with lingering memories of nagging at the dinner table.

Serves 4 as a side dish.

Ingredients

700 g	Brussels sprouts, halved (Main)
1 Tbsp	Olive oil
3	Bacon rashers, diced
¼ cup	Slivered almonds

Directions

1. Steam brussels sprouts until bright green and just tender (I steam them with a few tablespoons of water in a covered dish in the microwave for 5-6 minutes).
2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat and cook bacon until crispy (about 3-4 minutes). Add almonds and cook a further minute until lightly toasted.
3. Add steamed brussels sprouts to the pan and toss with bacon and almonds. Delicious served with roast chicken and gravy.