Brussels Sprouts Ala Angela Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a saute pan, over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until the fat has been rendered. Remove to paper towels to drain.
• In a large bowl, add all the remaining ingredients, except the butter, and toss until the Brussels sprouts are coated with the oil. Lay out a 20-inch piece of parchment paper over aluminum foil on a sheet pan and pour the Brussels sprout mixture into the middle, then top with the butter and bacon. Fold the foil over itself and put into the preheated oven. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until they smell done. Remove the sprouts from the oven and transfer them to a serving bowl.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Trim the bottom end of the Brussels sprouts, leaving the core intact, and pull off the outer dark leaves. Halve through the core. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. (This can be done a day ahead.)
• Meanwhile, put the oil and bacon in a very large skillet or stewpot, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring occasionally, until they brown and the edges get crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, salt, pepper, and bacon. Serve warm.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS ALA ANGELA

Steps:

• Place the bacon, onion, and garlic in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the onions caramelize, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Pour the chicken stock into the pan; add the Brussels sprouts. Bring the liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir the mixture so the sprouts are coated in the liquid
• Place a cover on the skillet and cook until the sprouts are cooked through yet firm, about 15 minutes.

ANGEL HAIR WITH OLIVES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• For a one pot meal: First, toast the walnuts in the bottom of a large heavy pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Remove to a cutting board.
• Add water to the pot for the pasta and bring to a boil. Before adding the pasta, steam the Brussels sprouts over the boiling water (put in a metal strainer on top of the pot and cover) for 3 minutes. Set aside the Brussels sprouts.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Rinse the pot. Turn up the heat to medium-high. Add 1 T olive oil and a pinch of the salt and saute the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan. The Brussels sprouts should touch the bottom of the pan in order to be seared. Cook for about 5 minutes until sprouts are seared on at least one side.
• Add garlic and other seasonings and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the olives, the remaining salt, 1/2 cup of the broth, and vinegar. Mix well. Add pasta and toss. Add more broth if needed. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Top with walnuts and serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Saute garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden, then discard.
• Slice brussels sprouts in half lengthwise.
• Saute brussels sprouts, face down, in garlic flavored oil until golden, and bright green.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.