California Raisin Bacon Brussels Sprouts | Food and Drink

This delicious recipe is perfect for the holidays.  This dish is both sweet and savory with a touch of heat from the red pepper flakes.

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts
• 3 slices hickory smoked bacon*, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup California raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Red pepper flakes; for garnish

Wash, trim and quarter Brussels sprouts; arrange in microwave-safe container with 1 tablespoon water. Cover, and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove with slotted spoon to drain on paper towels; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet; add onion and cook over medium heat until tender. Then, stir in cooked Brussels sprouts, raisins, salt and pepper; toss to combine and continue to cook just until heated through. Sprinkle cooked bacon pieces on top. Turn into large serving dish; garnish with cooked bacon pieces and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, as desired.

Note: Omit bacon, and use 1 tablespoon olive oil instead of drippings for vegetarian version.

Calories 110 (42% from fat); Total Fat 5g (sat 2g, mono 2g, poly <1g, trans 0g ); Cholesterol 5mg; Protein 3g; Carbohydrate 13g; (Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 9g; ); Iron 1mg; Sodium 150mg; Calcium 29mg; Potassium 317mg