BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH BACON

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs brussels sprouts, cut in half lengthwise

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 pack (10oz) nitrate-free bacon

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp chili flakes

• 1 tbsp fresh sage, minced

• Sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• (Optional: Pomegranate)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Add some butter to a large cast-iron skillet (or line a baking sheet with parchment paper if you don’t have a cast-iron).

• 2. Toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper.

• 3. Cut the bacon strips into bite sized pieces. Add the bacon bits to the cast-iron on stove.

• 4. Pour the brussels sprouts onto the pan. If using a pan, the sheet should be large enough to create a single layer.

• 6. Once the Brussels begin to crisp, move to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Until they are fork tender.

• 7. Remove from the oven and transfer the brussels sprouts to a mixing bowl. Season with safe, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

• 8. (Optional: Add pomegranate)