Sautéed Garlic Lemon Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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Tender Brussels sprouts sautéed with crispy bacon and brightened with fresh lemon juice for a flavorful Whole30 side dish. This Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, bacon strips, chopped, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 4 chopped bacon slices. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crispy and fat is rendered. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the pan.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to the skillet with bacon fat, then add 1 lb halved Brussels sprouts cut side down. Cook without stirring for 5-6 minutes until bottoms are golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Stir the Brussels sprouts, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and Brussels sprouts are tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and the reserved crispy bacon pieces. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

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